How Long to Read State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012

How Long Does it Take to Read State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012 by Yazhuo Zheng

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book examines failure in the urbanisation of Northwest China as a result of government industrial policies that have impacted on the economic development of the region. By looking at the under-researched provinces of Gansu, Qinghai and Inner Mongolia, which make up a quarter of China's territory, Zheng and Deng challenge the common story of China's miracle growth and reveal the dark side of the country’s pursuit of modernity. Severe weather conditions, chronic drought, permanent lack of oxygen and unforgiving terrain in the Northwest make farming, manufacture and services difficult simply because people tend not to stay. Yet, China’s current political system forces growth to take place even though basic conditions and prerequisites for market-based growth are missing. This volume analyses 'ghost cities' and social tension in the process of ‘forced urbanisation’ in which huge amount of resources are wasted, the local environment is systematically damaged and ordinary people’s basic rights are brutally violated in the name of higher GDP and greater government glory.

How long is State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012?

State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012 by Yazhuo Zheng is 182 pages long, and a total of 45,864 words.

This makes it 61% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012 aloud.

What Reading Level is State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012?

State Failure and Distorted Urbanisation in Post-Mao's China, 1993–2012 is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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