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Synopsis
The rise of the Arab world and China are part of the same story, once trading partners via the Silk Road. It isn't a coincidence that Arab traders have returned to China at the same time that China is fast regaining its share of the global economy. This is a breakthrough account of how China is spurring growth in the Arab world.
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About the Author
BEN SIMPFENDORFER is currently the Chief China Economist at the Royal Bank of Scotland in Hong Kong and was previously the Senior China economist at JPMorgan in Hong Kong. He has lived in Beijing, Beirut, Damascus, and Hong Kong where he writes for the foreign business and investment community. He appears regularly on Bloomberg and CNBC and is quoted in such major publications as the Financial Times and The New York Times. Simpfendorfer speaks Arabic and Chinese and has spent fifteen years reading local newspapers, speaking with the everyday person on the streets of Beirut to Beijing, and assessing economic data from the two regions. He has immersed himself in the two cultures and has personally observed many of the watershed events that have unfolded in the Arab world and China during that time.
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Hardback. Condition: Good. If you?ve ever yearned for an enlightening journey through the labyrinthine corridors of global trade, then look no further than ?The New Silk Road? by Ben Simpfendorfer, a tome that promises to unravel the complexities of modern commerce with all the flair of a particularly enthusiastic tour guide whose map has mysteriously turned into a pizza menu. Published in the not-so-distant past of 2009, this book is a charming blend of serious economic discourse and the occasional metaphorical tumble down the rabbit hole. Simpfendorfer, with his keen eye for detail and a penchant for the dramatic, soars through the annals of trade routes like a caffeinated historian in a high-speed train. One minute, you?re exploring the digital highways of the 21st century, and the next, you could swear you?re being whisked back to ancient caravans, albeit with fewer camels and more spreadsheets. As you flip through these pages, you might find yourself pondering questions such as: How did we get from silk to silicon? Is there a secret cabal of traders conspiring to keep the ancient road alive? And why, oh why, is there no map included? Spoiler alert: the answers are likely to be more complex than the author?s choice of title. You may even feel a twinge of nostalgia for your own attempts to navigate the local supermarket, which suddenly seems far more perilous in comparison to the feats of international trade that Simpfendorfer so expertly chronicles. Be prepared to encounter a captivating array of characters, concepts, and perhaps a few footnotes that will send you spiraling down an academic rabbit hole you never intended to enter. Simpfendorfer?s wit may not be sharp enough to cut through the dense fabric of economic theory, but it?s certainly pointy enough to poke fun at the absurdities of globalization. This book reminds us that while the world may be interconnected, our understanding of it can often feel like trying to untangle a pair of earphones after they?ve spent a night in your pocket. In case you?re wondering what to expect, here?s a quick list of highlights you might discover within: A whimsical history of trade that somehow manages to include more than just dates and facts. Intriguing anecdotes that make you question your last online shopping spree. A rather unexpected foray into the world of Chinese economic policies?complete with obligatory footnotes! Cameos from figures both famous and obscure, making you wonder if you should be taking notes for your own future biography. Enough graphs and charts to make even the most stoic accountant weep with joy. Condition: This particular copy of ?The New Silk Road? is in good condition, though it does come with the minor wear and tear that only a second-hand book can proudly flaunt?an endearing touch, if you ask us. Expect the usual dog-eared corners and a slight musty scent reminiscent of the libraries of yore, which only adds to the charm. The spine is intact, and the pages are still as eager to share their tales as they were when they first rolled off the presses of Palgrave Macmillan. So, if you?re ready to embark on a journey that promises not to take you anywhere in particular but will at least offer a comfortable armchair and a rather engaging read, then grab your copy of ?The New Silk Road.? Just don?t forget to pick it up from Crappy Old Books, where the past is not just preserved but lovingly dusted off for your reading pleasure. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE. Seller Inventory # 2991
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