Zhu Rongji and The Transformation of Modern China (Hardcover)

by Laurence J. Brahm (Author) "Zhu Rongji had not slept for nights on end..." (more)
Key Phrases: Zhu Rongji, Hong Kong, State Council (more...)

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"...an excellent introduction to the recent relationship between the Chinese state and western business..." (Global Turnaround, December 2002)

"...for those seeking meaningful background on Chinas conversion to managed capitalism, Brahms book is an excellent place to deepen that understanding..." (The Business Economist, Vol.34, No.1, 2003)

Product Description
China's astonishing transformation from a centrally planned to a market economy was one of the most remarkable stories of the twentieth century. It has set the stage for what many see as a period of unparalleled future growth. During this spell of delicate and risk-fraught economic transition, one defining figure stands out as the true driving force - Zhu Rongji.

A remarkable visionary, Zhu has consistently refused to follow the conventional wisdom of established economics. Instead, he has developed a unique approach for a unique situation. Author Laurence Brahm tells the inside story of Zhu's rise to power, the political obstacles that he has overcome and the policies that he has engineered to set China on a new path. While other developing countries such as Russia, have floundered badly, China continues to excite the world with its phenomenal growth. Brahm skillfully argues that Zhu's policies of managed marketization deserve international recognition as a new economic model for both developing and transitional economies.

In Zhu Rongji and the Transformation of Modern China, Laurence Brahm provides a fascinating inside account of the man dubbed an "economic czar" by many western commentators. This is the untold story of Zhu and his strategies, and the key events that have shaped China into a modern nation and economic powerhouse.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (March 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470820632
• ISBN-13: 978-0470820636
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,752,714 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Lawrence Brahm Mixed Review, June 4, 2002

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I am nearly finished reading Zhu Rongji & the Transformation of Modern China and must say I have mixed reactions. The book is interesting for its chronology of the major events and milestones in China's recent history leading up to entry into WTO. The book provides a lot of interesting Chinese for my crib notes to use in meetings with Chinese party and private officials in Beijing and Shanghai -- which is a testament of the author's knowledge of the terrain and people. I do not recall any critical reference of Zhu or Zhu policy so I must conclude that to a certain extent Mr Brahm's writing is not unbiased and written with dual - self serving purpose. There is also little documentation and no formal references listed anywhere.