Download or read book China and the Global Economy Since 1840 written by Aiguo Lu and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a study of the evolution of the relationship between China and the world economy. Focusing on China's responses to the expansion of the capitalist world economy, the book presents an interpretation of the country's socioeconomic processes since 1850. The author argues that the general thrust of China's quest for development or modernization has been to catch up with the western wealthy nations, and explains the changing paths and outcomes.