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About the Author
Paul G. Clifford, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School, and President, Paul G. Clifford & Associates
Reviews
Prof. David Shambaugh, George Washington University: "In this first-hand account based on years of working in China, Paul Clifford takes the reader deep inside the belly of the beast--China's industrial economy state-owned enterprise system. This well-written and engrossing inside account should be read by all China watchers." Prof. Peter Nolan, University of Cambridge: Dr. Clifford is a scholar with a deep knowledge of Chinese history and culture, who entered the business world at a time of dramatic change in China's political economy. His rich business experience in China across a range of industrial sectors combined with his deep scholarly understanding make this a uniquely insightful book. The insights are far more original and interesting than those of other studies in this field. Prof. Edward S. Steinfeld, Brown University: "The China Paradox, while offering an important framing narrative for understanding China's developmental trajectory, explains that narrative through fascinating firm-level examples and case-studies, ones that alone make the book an essential read for anybody trying to understand contemporary China. The China Paradox introduces fresh perspectives just when such new thinking - given the turbulent nature of our present moment globally - is most urgently needed." Prof. Anthony Saich, Harvard University: "Clifford's decades of engagement with China allows him to present the reader with a deeper understanding of the contradictory forces that have made the China of today. Can The China Paradox persist? His sobering analysis of the pros and cons make this a book worth reading for anyone with an interest in China's future trajectory and its potential impact on the world."
Book Information
ISBN 9781501515743
Author Paul G. Clifford
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint De Gruyter
Publisher De Gruyter
Weight(grams) 439g