Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built
Rs. 3,290.00
Duncan Clark
In just 15 years, Jack Ma, a former English teacher, founded Alibaba and turned it into the world’s second-largest Internet company. With a groundbreaking $25 billion IPO in 2014, Alibaba has transformed China’s e-commerce landscape and made Jack Ma an icon of the country’s private sector. Author Duncan Clark, with unprecedented access and insider knowledge, presents a compelling narrative of Alibaba’s rise, Jack Ma’s drive, and the company’s impact on China’s economy. He also explores Alibaba’s international expansion, political and social context, and its role in shaping China’s economic landscape.
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Title: Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built
Author: Duncan Clark
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Weight: 490g
Published Year: 2016
Publisher: Ecco
ISBN: 9780062413406
Dimensions: 1.73 x 13.49 x 20.32 cm
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