Edward Elgar Publishing Chinese Technology Transfer in the 1990s: Current Experience, Historical Problems and International Perspectives

Product Description Chinese Technology Transfer in the 1990s examines - with special reference to the reform policy and encouragement of foreign direct investment - scientific policy, research and development and technology transfer in the People's Republic of China.The book presents new original work by leading Chinese and British scholars who provide an up-to-date account of recent developments in the rapidly changing process of technological modernization, and of the current problems China is now facing. It demonstrates the extent to which technology policy and transfer from abroad remain central to the successful economic development of China. The authors also highlight the character of the continuing debate within China on these issues. Complementing these articles are authoritative discussions on technology transfer, innovation and industrial development from theoretical, historical and international perspectives.The book will be of interest to governments, international agencies interested in the economic development of China, academics and graduate students. Review 'An attractive feature of the book is that the papers deal with both contemporary and historical aspects of technology transfer in China and other countries . . . Altogether this volume is a valuable source of information about China's rapid economic growth during the past two decades, the impact of S&T policies to industrial and technological development of developing countries in general, and the importance of foreign direct investment for the development of domestic technological capabilities.' About the Author Edited by the late Charles Feinstein, formerly Chichele Professor of Economic History and Fellow, All Souls College, University of Oxford, UK and Christopher Howe OBE, Emeritus Professor, Chinese Business and Management , School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK