Bathelt and Zeng have put together a stellar collection that is
truly original. The book develops a rich understanding of trade
fairs in knowledge ecologies, and in doing so provides the reader
with a sophisticated analysis of the local-global dynamics of such
events. Moreover, the book also offers one of the first
comprehensive analyses of the role of trade fairs in the Asia
Pacific region, thus illuminating the significance of such events
for the global economy.' - James Faulconbridge, Lancaster
University, UKThe development of trade fairs in the Asia-Pacific
region has been highly uneven, with large differences between
industries, cities and countries. Based on a knowledge perspective,
this book is the first of its kind to connect economic growth with
the rise and development of trade fairs. Using country-specific
case studies, the contributors identify three key areas of
exploration: knowledge generation and transfer processes through
trade fairs, interrelationships between industrial and trade fair
specializations, and linkages between economic development,
industrial policy and trade fair dynamics. They demonstrate that
trade fairs in the Asia-Pacific region have evolved from
transaction-oriented places to knowledge-based and relational
spaces. Researchers and students of economic geography, political
economy and related disciplines interested in exploring the role of
the developmental state in the Asia-Pacific region will find this
book to be highly relevant. Policy makers and regional planners
seeking to understand the role of international trade fairs will
also find this to be an insightful study. Contributors: H. Bathelt,
J.-Y. Chang, L.-C. Chen, L.-I. Chu, T.-L. Chou, F. Golfetto, D.R.
Gress, J.-Y. Hsu, X. Jin, R.V. Kalafsky, X. Kong, P.-F. Li, P.
Maskell, D. Rinallo, K. Weber, S.A. Weller, Y. Yokura, G. Zeng,
Y.-F. Zhang, Y.-W. Zhu
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