"The hegemonic transition between British world power and American was the most drawn-out in the history of the world-system, starting in 1861. After 1919, America competed successfully with Britain in three main technological arenas: international transportation, international communication,...

As the United States rose to ascendancy in the first decades of the twentieth century, observers abroad associated American economic power most directly with its burgeoning automobile industry. In the 1930s, in a bid to emulate and challenge America, engineers from across the world flocked to...

Containing essays from outsourcing experts that explore the current state of China, this book looks at the nation as a whole, covering topics such as growth, internal domestic struggles, environmental issues, political issues and economic growth

A dragon on steroids -- "Don't worry, be happy" -- Genesis of a new system -- Let there be savings! -- Power begets power -- In a Confucian America -- The dragon's fey friend -- A few good Confucians -- Globalism or democracy?

Chapter 1: Evolving Patterns of Trade Partnerships: An Overview -- Chapter 2: Changing Requirements of Industry Competitiveness -- Chapter 3: Trade Parternships and Industry Competitiveness -- Section 2: ToP and BoP Interface Capabilities (TBIC): Cases for Competitiveness -- Chapter 4: TBIC:...

This volume contains essays from outsourcing experts that explore the current state China. The essays cover everything from China's rapidly increasing demand for imported energy to global warming to the question of whether China is or is not rapidly becoming a world class power in military,...