A History of the Chinese Economy (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Zhu Bokang
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book discusses the history of China's economic development, spanning from ancient times to the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Its predecessor was A General History of Chinese Economy, published in two volumes by the Social Sciences Academic Press in May 1995. It has been ten years since then. Based on the original book, the author has made revisions and additions: first, removing some repetitive content across chapters and less important or overly lengthy citations; second, adding more content on modern economic history to the previous thin coverage of the modern period; and third, rewriting some sections with new data and perspectives. However, the fundamental purpose and viewpoints of the book remain unchanged, still emphasizing the historical context of China's economic development, striving to authentically recreate the historical landscape of the emergence, growth, and evolution of various economic components, exploring the causal relationships between them, as well as the mutual influences and connections between the economy and politics, culture, society, military, law, and religion. It reveals the patterns of China's economic rise and decline and the characteristics of institutional evolution. The book is well-supported by evidence, relies on reliable historical materials, and presents a natural and smooth narrative with concise and vivid language. It aims to provide readers with historical facts and allow them to draw their own conclusions, offering minimal interpretations and maximizing the use of historical data. Therefore, it serves as an excellent textbook and reference for postgraduate students in relevant fields at universities, as well as a valuable read for economic professionals seeking to learn about or research the history of China's economy.