Minerals, Energy and Economic Development in China
Published on 1. June 1994
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-19-828744-5 (ISBN)
Description
China possesses one of the world's largest mining industries. Since 1949, minerals and energy have played a critical role in the economic development of the nation. This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the Chinese mining industry: its history, practices, organizational structure, performance criteria and constraints. The author argues that the mining industry in China has been instrumental in the nation's economic expansion, and analyzes its possible future following various industrial reforms.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line figures, tables, bibliography
ISBN-13
978-0-19-828744-5 (9780198287445)
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Content
Part 1 Mining and development planning: introduction; a historical perspective on mining and economic change; impact of central planning on historical mining development. Part 2 Economic relations and impacts: the mining base and industry of China; commodity trade and international co-operation; mining and the Chinese economy. Part 3 Long-term prospects and conclusions: future mining development in China; summary and conclusions.