Poorly Made in China: An Insider's Account of the Tactics Behind China's Production Game

By Paul Midler

Book Overview

Praise for Poorly Made in China "This fast-paced travelogue through the world of Chinese manufacturing is scary, fascinating, and very funny. Midler is not only a knowledgeable guide to the invisible underbelly of the global economy, he is a sympathetic and astute observer of China, its challenges, and its people. A great read." --Pietra Rivoli, author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy "Paul Midler takes us for a ride through the fastest-growing economy in the world, revealing what can--and sometimes does--go wrong when U.S. companies shift production to China. Working in the heart of China's export hub, in the country's southern region, he has the advantage of a front-row seat to the no-holds-barred games played between manufacturers and importers. He introduces us to a cast of real-life characters and tells his story with a mix of affection and skepticism for what is taking place in China today. Midler delivers a revealing and often funny tale of life and commerce in a country whose exports touch nearly everyone on the planet." --Sara Bongiorni, author of A Year Without 'Made in China'

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470405589
• ISBN13: 9780470405581
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"