Made in Hong Kong, Trans-Pacific Networks and a New History of Globalization
Transpacific Networks and a New History of Globalization
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Peter E. Hamilton's "Made in Hong Kong" offers a fresh perspective on Hong Kong's transformation from a British colony to a global financial hub.
The book challenges conventional narratives by highlighting the role of a transnational Chinese elite who leveraged their US connections to integrate Hong Kong into global capitalism.
It explores how this elite, through commercial ties and education, shaped Hong Kong's economic trajectory, making it a key player in Sino-US trade.
The study emphasizes the agency of these actors in shaping globalization, moving beyond Western-centric perspectives.
Hamilton's work reveals the complex interplay of economic development, political power, and cultural exchange in Hong Kong's remarkable rise.
The book challenges conventional narratives by highlighting the role of a transnational Chinese elite who leveraged their US connections to integrate Hong Kong into global capitalism.
It explores how this elite, through commercial ties and education, shaped Hong Kong's economic trajectory, making it a key player in Sino-US trade.
The study emphasizes the agency of these actors in shaping globalization, moving beyond Western-centric perspectives.
Hamilton's work reveals the complex interplay of economic development, political power, and cultural exchange in Hong Kong's remarkable rise.
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Peter E. Hamilton, "Made in Hong Kong: Transpacific Networks and a New History of Globalization" (Columbia UP, 2021)
