Maritime sector, institutions, and sea power of premodern China
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Maritime sector, institutions, and sea power of premodern China
（Contributions in economics and economic history, no. 212）
Greenwood, 1999
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Bibliography: p. [245]-275
Includes index
"This book is an expansion of my ealier work entitled Chinese Maritime Activities and Socioeconomic Development, c. 2100 B.C. - 1900 A.D. published in 1997 ... "--Pref. and acknowledgments
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Description
Challenging the stereotype of premodern China as an agricultural nation, this book examines the development of the maritime sector, maritime institutions, and sea power in the premodern era. Initially discussing topics related to China's exports, such as ship design and construction, goods produced solely for export, capital accumulation and investment in the maritime sector, and trade networking, the volume goes on to consider the impact of maritime institutions, governmental trade and non-trade policies, and Confucian attitudes toward maritime activities.
Finally, the book shows how China obtained technological, economic, and naval supremacy in Asian waters until the 18th century and goes on to discuss the reasons for the decline of the maritime sector in the 19th century.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Maritime Sector and Backward Linkages
Maritime Sector and Forward Linkages
Maritime Institutions
China's Sea Power
Decline of China's Sea Power
Conclusion
Appendix A: Port Related Place-Names in China
Appendix B: Chinese Merchants and the Japanese Market
Appendix C: Features of the Northern Sea Fleet
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