The Rise of the Infrastructure State: How US-China Rivalry Shapes Politics and Place Worldwide

The US and China's competition for influence by funding and building infrastructure has increased tensions. This book provides a new perspective on the territorial logic of US-China rivalry and its implications for countries worldwide, emphasizing the role of individuals and places in shaping the global infrastructure boom.

Format: Hardback
Length: 334 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

The United States and China's growing tensions stem from their competing efforts to attract countries into their respective political and economic spheres. This book provides a comprehensive and balanced analysis of the territorial logic driving the US-China rivalry, examining its implications for countries across Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America. Through a series of insightful chapters, the book demonstrates how many countries navigate the global infrastructure boom by articulating innovative spatial objectives and implementing political and economic reforms. By emphasizing the human experiences and geographical contexts of this rivalry, the book offers a broader perspective on the US-China conflict beyond the traditional bipolar lens. As a vital resource for understanding 21st-century politics, this book is essential for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the complex dynamics shaping global affairs.

The United States and China's growing tensions stem from their competing efforts to attract countries into their respective political and economic spheres. This book provides a comprehensive and balanced analysis of the territorial logic driving the US-China rivalry, examining its implications for countries across Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America. Through a series of insightful chapters, the book demonstrates how many countries navigate the global infrastructure boom by articulating innovative spatial objectives and implementing political and economic reforms. By emphasizing the human experiences and geographical contexts of this rivalry, the book offers a broader perspective on the US-China conflict beyond the traditional bipolar lens. As a vital resource for understanding 21st-century politics, this book is essential for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the complex dynamics shaping global affairs.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529220773