New publications from the Greenwood Group

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(1999), "New publications from the Greenwood Group", Asian Libraries, Vol. 8 No. 7. https://doi.org/10.1108/al.1999.17308gad.004

New publications from the Greenwood Group

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New publications from the Greenwood Group

Richter, Frank-Jurgen (Ed.), Business Networks in Asia: Promises, Doubts, and Perspectives (Quorum Books)

The book examines the promises of business networks and the role of transaction costs, interdependence, and membership commitment. The contributors do not automatically assume that past successes of these networks will mean future successes; rather, they define the outlines of new and innovative forms of networks, and see in their configurations an even better platform for further economic development in Asia and the globalization of Asian multinationals. Contributors offer a critical approach to theory and practice of Asian networking, and because of their national diversity are able to provide a variety of viewpoints on them. Research-based and presenting the thinking of scholars and practitioners alike, the book supplies expert knowledge and a basis for academic discourse on managerial policy not easily found elsewhere.

To, Lee Lai, China and the South China Sea Dialogues (Praeger Publishers)

Lee provides an in-depth analysis of China's diplomatic strategy in bilateral and multilateral negotiations on the South China Sea. Based on both documentary research and the personal experiences of the author at conferences and meetings on the issue, Lee highlights the approach adopted by China in its dealings with other parties to the dispute. Professor Lee also examines the state of cross-strait dialogues between Taiwan and China on the South China Sea.

Goldstein, Jonathan, China and Israel, 1948-1998: A Fifty Year Retrospective (Praeger Publishers)

This is the first-of-its-kind analysis, in any language, of the trilateral relationship between Israel, the People's Republic of China, and the Republic of China. It is also the first comprehensive analysis of the relations between the founders and early statesmen of the ROC and the founders of modern Israel before the proclamation of the Jewish state in 1948. It includes eyewitness testimony from five of the key players involved in the trilateral relationship; historical analysis from Chinese, Israeli, Arab, and East Indian perspectives; and a multilingual bibliography.

Wortzel, Larry M., Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese Military History (Greenwood Press)

Tracking the evolution of the Red Army through the war against Japan and the Chinese civil war, Wortzel's book provides a comprehensive basic reference focusing on the major events, people, and issues that have produced the historical legacy of the People's Liberation Army. Placing contemporary Chinese military history in the context of China's nineteenth century clashes with the West and Japan, Wortzel illustrates how the imposition of "unequal treaties" by foreign powers conditioned China's twentieth century defence forces and actions and explains how the Communist military forces developed. It also shows how fractionalisation in the Communist military leadership led to the Cultural Revolution and Mao Zedong's purges.

Huang, Siu-chi, Essentials of Neo-Confucianism: Eight Major Philosophers of the Song Ming Periods (Greenwood Press)

With its focus on metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical philosophical issues, Huang's study presents the historical development of the Neo-Confucian school, an outgrowth of ancient Confucianism, and characterises its thought, background, and influence. Key concepts as interpreted by each thinker are discussed in detail. The two major schools that developed during these six centuries are examined as well. Lu-Wang, School of Mind, developed in criticism of Cheng-Zhu, School of Principle.

Adams, F. Gerard and James, William E. (Eds), Public Policies in East Asian Development Facing New Challenges (Praeger Publishers)

Bringing together the work of development economics experts, this book looks at the role of economic policy in East Asian development, the challenge of the economic meltdown, and the critical issues raised by that meltdown.

Lin, Jing, Social Transformation and Private Education in China (Praeger Publishers)

Private schools resurfaced in China after 1978, when the Chinese government embarked on an economic reform for modernization. This book offers a comprehensive review of the development, characteristics, issues, and problems of private schools at primary, secondary and university levels, private schools, especially élite private schools for children of very wealthy families. Based on fieldwork at about 40 private and public schools in China, this study also critically examines social response and government reactions toward private education development, and ends with reflections on its significance and future prospects, touching on issues concerning social equality, efficiency, public school reform, and democratization in China.

Zhu, Jieming, The Transition of China's Urban Development from Planned-Controlled to Market-Led (Praeger Publishers)

From 1949 to today, China has experienced dramatic changes in its economy and urban development. This book examines these changes and looks at one city, Shenzhen, in detail. The performance and behavior of a fledgling property market in the transitional economy are analyzed in the backdrop of real estate commodification and marketisation. Students and researchers in urban geography, urban planning, economics, business and real estate will find this monograph lucid and original.