Introduction to the Urban History of China

This book explores China’s urban development, examining the history and culture of Chinese cities and providing a cultural background to the rapid urban development of contemporary China. It offers a new perspective on Chinese urban history, showcasing th

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Introduction to the Urban History of China

Chonglan Fu · Wenming Cao

China Connections

This series between China’s Social Science Academic Press and Palgrave Macmillan explores the connections which exist between China and the West, and those which exist between China’s heritage and its relevance to the key challenges of our modern world. The books in this series explore China’s historical legacy, and how the changes and challenges faced by China, and the lessons learned, are central to solving the global issues we face today in fields as varied as health, education, employment, gender equality and the environment. This series makes a case for the importance and forms of connections between China and the rest of the world, offering a platform for active development of research and policy connections which brings together scholars from across the geographical and topical spectrum to showcase the very best of Chinese scholarship to the world. More information about this series at http://www.palgrave.com/gp/series/16159

Chonglan Fu · Wenming Cao

Introduction to the Urban History of China With Contributions by Zhihong Huang and Qian Li

Chonglan Fu Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Beijing, China

Wenming Cao Criminology College People’s Public Security University of China Beijing, China

Translated by Qinggang Zhang et al.

China Connections ISBN 978-981-13-8206-2 ISBN 978-981-13-8207-9  (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8207-9 Jointly published with Social Sciences Academic Press The print edition is not for sale in China Mainland. Customers from China Mainland please order the print book from: Social Sciences Academic Press. ISBN of the China Mainland edition: 978-5097-0502-5 Translation from the Chinese language edition: 中国城市发展史 by Fu, Chonglan; Cao, Wenming et al., © Social Sciences Academic Press 2009. Published by Social Sciences Academic Press. All Rights Reserved. © Social Sciences Academic Press 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that