Hong Kong as a Global Metropolis

by David R. Meyer

Book Overview

David Meyer traces Hong Kong's vibrant history from the arrival of the foreign trading firms in the 1840s to its celebrated handover to China in 1997. Throughout this period, Hong Kong has been a pivotal meeting place of the Chinese and foreign social networks of capital. The author offers an optimistic view of Hong Kong in the twenty-first century, challenging those who predict its decline under Chinese rule. The story of Hong Kong's success will...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521026903
• ISBN13: 9780521026901
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"