ISBN: 9780230580268 - the new silk road: how a rising arab world is turning away from the west and rediscovering china (28 resultados)

Condición: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condición: Very Good. 2009th Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condición: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.

Hardcover. Condición: Nearly New. Hardcover book------ Black cloth, bright gilt spine lettering, book is 9 1/2" tall. 202 pages.FINE NEWISH CONDITION- - dust jacket Very Good Condition.

Hardback. Condición: Fine.

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, ISBN:9780230580268.…

Hardback. Condición: 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.…

Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Condición: Sehr gut. 10. Auflage. 207 Seiten Leichte Lagerspuren! Sie erhalten eine Rechnung mit der darin ausgewiesenen MwSt. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550 23,6 x 16,3 x 1,8 cm, Gebundene Ausgabe.

Hard Back. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. FINE H/b in VG D/J.1st.As the Arab world is rising Dubai's skyline is jammed with gleaming skyscrapers.Foreign banks are opening in Syria's business district.Cairo's 5 star hotels are filled by Arab holiday makers.It is matched by an emerging China.This timing isn't a coincidence.[ black cloth silver titles, no inscsp. book as new] 2 minor nicks to dust jacket's opening edge, all else as new, no spine fade. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale.…

Condición: New.

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Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New. 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. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FPC; KCLT; KJC; KJK; KJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 474. . 2009. Hardback. . . . .…

Condición: New. In English.

Condición: New. pp. v + 202.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 2009 edition. 256 pages. 9.50x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New. 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. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FPC; KCLT; KJC; KJK; KJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 474. . 2009. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Gebunden. Condición: New.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Arab world is rising. Dubai's skyline is jammed with gleaming skyscrapers. Foreign banks are opening in Syria's business districts. Cairo's five-star hotels are filled by Arab holiday makers. Yet, the Arab world isn't rising alone. It is matched by an emerging China. The timing isn't a coincidence. The two are historic powers once connected by one of the world's great trade corridors.The New Silk Road is a ground-breaking study of the changes taking place. The author uses a mixture of analysis and first-hand accounts from the streets in Beijing, Cairo, Dubai, and Riyadh. Speaking Arabic and Chinese the author offers an unrivalled view of how the Arab world is turning away from the West and rediscovering China. The New Silk Road is essential reading to understanding the changes taking place.…

Condición: Good.

hardcover. Condición: Gut. 207 Seiten; Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, Artikel stammt aus Nichtraucherhaushalt! AV10361 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1.

Buch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The Arab world is rising. Dubai's skyline is jammed with gleaming skyscrapers. Foreign banks are opening in Syria's business districts. Cairo's five-star hotels are filled by Arab holiday makers. Yet, the Arab world isn't rising alone. It is matched by an emerging China. The timing isn't a coincidence. The two are historic powers once connected by one of the world's great trade corridors.The New Silk Road is a ground-breaking study of the changes taking place. The author uses a mixture of analysis and first-hand accounts from the streets in Beijing, Cairo, Dubai, and Riyadh. Speaking Arabic and Chinese the author offers an unrivalled view of how the Arab world is turning away from the West and rediscovering China. The New Silk Road is essential reading to understanding the changes taking place. 202 pp. Englisch.…

Condición: New. Print on Demand pp. v + 202.

Condición: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. v + 202.