Cities in China

• Preface. Recipies of development in post-Mao Chinese cities: Themes and variations Jae Ho Chung . Guangzhou and Tiajin: The stuggle for development in two Chinese cities Peter T Y Cheung . A comparative analysis of economic reform and development in Hangzhou and Wenzhou cities Keith Forster and Yao Xiangou . Preferential policies, municipal leadership, and development strategies: A comparative analysis of Qingdao and Dalian Jae Ho Chung . Development patterns and strategies of Xiamen and Fuzhou Jude Howell . A tale of two cities: A comparative study of the political and economic development in Chengdu and Chongquing Lijian Hong . Institutional constraints, path dependence and entrepreneurship: comparing Nantong and Zhangjiagang David Zweig . Institutional Constraints, leadership and development strategies: Panyu and Nanhai under reform Lam Tao-chui

'Well conceived, well structured ... with a clearly delineated focus ... the methodology is appropriate and ingenious ... the articles are data-rich, absorbing, well-researched, and support the editors conclusions.' - Dorie Solinger, University of California, Irvine'...this is a very interesting and well-researched work which makes a valuable contribution to the understanding of Chinese cities...It is a good read for anyone working in the fields of economic and Asian studies. Students and academics in the field of urban studies, geography, development studies should also find this book useful.' - Ya Ping Wang, China Information 2001