Making global and local connections : historical perspectives on ports / edited by Tapio Bergholm, Lewis R. Fischer, and M. Elisabetta Tonizzi.
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TextSeries: Research in maritime history ; no. 35.Publisher: St. John's, Nfld. : International Maritime Economic History Association, 2007Description: 1 online resource (xii, 194 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781786949011 (ebook)Subject(s): Harbors -- History | Marine terminals -- HistoryAdditional physical formats: Print version: : No titleDDC classification: 387.1 LOC classification: HE551 | .M35 2007Online resources: Click here to access online Summary: This book provides a series of case studies concerning ports and port communities from around the world, in attempt to determine the impact of globalisation on the port industry and the link between local and global port conditions. It also presents the case for the absolute necessity of ports and port systems to trade and industry on a global scale. The book is comprised of ten essays, the first six of which concern local issues in a rapid globalising industry. The second section contains the remaining four essays, which consider port systems from national perspectives.
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This book provides a series of case studies concerning ports and port communities from around the world, in attempt to determine the impact of globalisation on the port industry and the link between local and global port conditions. It also presents the case for the absolute necessity of ports and port systems to trade and industry on a global scale. The book is comprised of ten essays, the first six of which concern local issues in a rapid globalising industry. The second section contains the remaining four essays, which consider port systems from national perspectives.
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