China's Telecommunications Revolution by Eric Harwit (English) Hardcover Book

Description: China's Telecommunications Revolution by Eric Harwit Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The most comprehensive text to date on Chinas telecommunications industry, this book considers the way Chinese companies and the government acted in concert to put telephones and Internet access in the hands of hundreds of millions in less than 25 years, and looks at the economic and political consequences of this telecommunications "revolution". Publisher Description Chinas telecommunications industry has seen revolutionary transformation and growth over the past three decades. Chinese Internet users number nearly 150 million, and the PRC expects to quickly pass the US in total numbers of connected citizens. The number of mobile and fixed-line telephone users soared from a mere 2 million in 1980 to a total of nearly 800 million in 2007. China has been the most successful developing nation in history for spreadingtelecommunications access at an unparalleled rapid pace. This book tells how China conducted its remarkable "telecommunications revolution". It examines both corporate and government policy toget citizens connected to both voice and data networks, looks at the potential challenges to the one-party government when citizens get this access, and considers the new opportunities for networking now offered to the people of one of the worlds fastest growing economies.The book is based on the authors fieldwork conducted in several Chinese cities, as well as extensive archival research. It focuses on key issues such as building and running the countrys Internet,mobile phone company rivalry, foreign investment in the sector, and telecommunications in Chinas vibrant city of Shanghai. It also considers the countrys internal "digital divide", and questions howequitable the telecommunications revolution has been. Finally, it examines the ways the PRCs entry to the World Trade Organization will shape the future course of telecommunications growth. Author Biography Eric Harwit is Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii. A 1984 graduate of Cornell University, he received a diploma from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing in 1990, and his Ph.D. in political science from the University of California at Berkeley in 1992.Professor Harwit is a frequent speaker at international conferences, including the World Economic Forum regional conference in Beijing, the Harvard Asia Business Conference, and the Yale University Business in China conference. He and his work have been cited in Time magazine, Business Week, The Economist, Asian Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, and other print and broadcast media outlets. Details ISBN 0199233748 ISBN-13 9780199233748 Title China's Telecommunications Revolution Author Eric Harwit Format Hardcover Year 2008 Pages 268 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:137008326; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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