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  • The Development of China's Transportation Industry (1978-2018)

    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This book provides a detailed introduction to the history and development of China's railways, highways, civil aviation, shipping, inland water transportation, tourism transportation, and coal transportation since the reform and opening up 40 years ago. With the development of transportation technology, the Internet, and e-commerce, China's transportation intelligence, green technology, ... Read more

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  • High-Speed Railways and New Structure of Socio-economic Development in China

    by Xiaoyan Lin ...
    Translated by Yanqing Chen, Yuntao Zhu ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This book systematically expounds the significance of the high-speed railway in China's regional economic and social development. It also contains a large number of case discussions, so that readers can fully understand the development of China's high-speed railway and its role in promoting China's economy. The purpose of this book is to determine whether high-speed railway has important political ... Read more

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    Lessons from Experiences Abroad

    The technological revolution linked to high speed rail (HSR) has been accompanied by myths and claims about its contribution to society and the economy. Although HSR is unquestionably a technological advance that has become a symbol of modernity, this review and analysis of the international experiences shows that the conditions necessary to have a positive impact, economically, socially and ... Read more

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  • Sustainable Railway Futures

    Issues and Challenges

    Revitalizing railways as a major sustainable transport mode in modern societies faces many issues and challenges. This in-depth overview places the importance of railways in the wider context of comprehensive sustainability, which encompasses sustainable development, social and economic equity and community livability. Some scholars have described the 21st century as a period of renaissance for ... Read more

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  • Industrial Parks in Hunan

    The capital of Central China's Hunan Province, Changsha is the center of the province in terms of its politics, economy, finance and commerce. It is located in the northeastern part of Hunan and covers an area of 11,819 sq km. The city governs five districts, three counties and one county-level city, and its population totaled 6.59 million at the end of 2008. ... Read more

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  • 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China (2nd Edition)

    A Practical Handbook for Doing Business in China, Special Economic Zones, Factory Tours and Manufacturing Quality.

    Series series 42 Rules
    Doing business in China is tougher than you think. Not only is the culture vastly different, but Chinas experience in manufacturing is still developing. It will be a few years before the majority of manufacturers are up to world standards. In the meantime, quality, contract laws, schedules and logistics must be closely monitored. As a result, the things Westerners must do to be successful are far ... Read more

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  • House Divided

    A citizen's guide to making the big city a place where we can afford to live. Housing is increasingly unattainable in successful global cities, and Toronto is no exception - in part because of zoning that protects "stable" residential neighborhoods with high property values. House Divided is a citizen's guide for changing the way housing can work in big cities. Using Toronto as a case study, this ... Read more

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  • An American's Guide To Doing Business In China

    Negotiating Contracts And Agreements; Understanding Culture and Customs; Marketing Products and Services

    by Mike Saxon ...
    An insider’s guide to doing business in the fastest growing market in the world—China!Did you know?—Americans have bought $185 billion worth of Chinese goods.—China’s economy is growing at an astounding rate of 9 percent a year.—The trade gap between the U.S. and China has been growing by more than 25 percent per year.Whether you work for a company doing business in China, or are an entrepreneur ... Read more

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  • Tourism: Principles & Practice

    John Fletcher is Professor of Tourism and Head of the International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research at Bournemouth University, UK.Alan Fyall is visiting Professor at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, USA and Professor of Tourism at Bournemouth University, UK.David Gilbert is Emeritus Professor of Marketing at Surrey University, UK, and visiting ... Read more

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  • Spatiotemporal Transportation Economics Development: Theories and Practices in China and Beyond

    by Hongchang Li ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This book focuses on the analysis of transportation economics development with spatiotemporal characteristics in both theory and practice. The comprehensive and general theory development, practical transportation events and policy implications are addressed. The book pursues three main objectives: firstly, to structurally describe the overall spatiotemporal transportation theory development; ... Read more

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  • City Cycling

    Edited by John Pucher, Ralph Buehler ...
    Series series Urban and Industrial Environments
    A guide to today's urban cycling renaissance, with information on cycling's health benefits, safety, bikes and bike equipment, bike lanes, bike sharing, and other topics.Bicycling in cities is booming, for many reasons: health and environmental benefits, time and cost savings, more and better bike lanes and paths, innovative bike sharing programs, and the sheer fun of riding. City Cycling offers a ... Read more

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  • The Future of Transport Between Digitalization and Decarbonization

    Trends, Strategies and Effects on Energy Consumption

    Series series Energy (R0)
    Energy systems are rapidly transitioning towards decarbonization, thanks in part to innovative digital technologies and changing mobility demands. This open access book examines the decarbonization and digitalization transformation in the transport sector, with a particular focus on energy consumption. By studying historical trends and outlining future scenarios, the authors illustrate the ... Read more

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