Shenzhen Phenomenon: From Fishing Village to Global Knowledge City

The Shenzhen Phenomenon is a study that explores how Shenzhen, a city in China, has grown into an international metropolis in just 40 years. It examines the decision-making, planning, design, and development processes that have enabled this rapid growth, as well as the politics and power that have propelled it. The book dispels misperceptions about Shenzhen's rise and offers insights into China's new city-making and urbanization. It is of interest to academics, students, and practitioners in urban and Chinese studies, as well as urban planning and design.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Shenzhen Phenomenon is a comprehensive and systematic exploration of how Shenzhen, the world's fastest-growing city, has transformed itself into an international metropolis from scratch within a mere 40 years. It delves into the decision-making, policy-making, planning, design, and development processes that have facilitated the city's remarkable growth, as well as the accompanying challenges and paradoxes. Furthermore, it uncovers the politics and power that have propelled this experimental city to become a forefront of Deng Xiaoping's 'reform and opening-up agenda,' which has profoundly impacted both the city and the nation. This book aims to dispel several long-held misconceptions by highlighting Shenzhen's rise as an opportunity born out of crisis, as a result of grassroots ingenuity and top-down vision, as both a planned city and an unplanned city.

Produced on the 40th anniversary of Shenzhen, this timely volume serves as a comprehensive and systematic chronicle of the city, offering valuable insights into China's new city-making and urbanization processes. It will appeal to academics, students, and practitioners in the fields of urban and Chinese studies, urban planning, and design.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367416768