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GLOBAL METROPOLITAN IBD

ROUTLEDGE
05 / 2004
9780415305419
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Sinopsis

Exploring the connections between globalization and urbanization, this notable bookáplaces particular emphasisáon understanding the economic function of global cities, the political process of globalizing cities, and the cultural significance of cosmopolitan cities. The book explores the meaning of the globalizing project in cities: the maintaining, securing and increasing of urban economic competitiveness in a global worldthe reimagining of the citythe rewriting of the city for both internal and external audiencesthe construction of new spaces and the hosting of new events. Specific chapters look at the significance of signature architects, the hosting of the Summer Olympics and the role of the super-rich. The main thesis of the book is that this discourse of globalizing is a major force in the restructuring of cities around the world.

PVP
268,48