Mapping Transformation of Nineteenth-Century Chinese Cities within China’s Incorporation Process
Mapping Transformation of Nineteenth-Century Chinese Cities within China’s Incorporation Process
During the 19th century, China’s socioeconomic geography experienced unprecedented spatial changes. Through these spatial transformations, which were caused by the penetration of western capitalism, Chinese cities morphed into epicenters of international trade between Western powers and China. By examining the major transformations having taken place in 19th century Chinese cities, the author investigates unexplained or neglected transformations in three areas: (1) the decline of interdependent inland cities connected by waterways; (2) the simultaneous rise of independent port cities under the influence of the capitalist world-economy; and (3) the forging of
port city–hinterland relationships in connection with the capitalist world-economy. It helps to understand the role that port cities have played in the development of China’s historical capitalism.
port city–hinterland relationships in connection with the capitalist world-economy. It helps to understand the role that port cities have played in the development of China’s historical capitalism.
Publication date
2019
Journal title, volume/issue number, page range
Comparative Sociology, 18, pp. 822-848
ISSN
15691322
Specialisation
Humanities
Theme
Urban / Rural
History
Globalisation