| Global Cities Contributor(s): Abrahamson, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195142047 ISBN-13: 9780195142044 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $103.94 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: Global Cities examines the distinctive commercial, residential, and spatial features of the major cities of the contemporary world--cities housing the financial and cultural activities that are most consequential for everyone, regardless of where they live. The development of these influential cities is intimately related to the emergence of modern telecommunications, the growth of multinational corporations, the internationalization of economic activity, and the increased movement of cultural symbols and artifacts across national lines. Accessible to readers with little background in sociology or social science, Global Cities analyzes numerous contemporary issues to illustrate concepts and processes pertaining to the most significant global cities. These concrete examples facilitate students' general understanding and show them the contemporary relevance of the material. The book offers a detailed and multifaceted picture of such leading urban centers as London, New York, Tokyo, and Paris, but also branches out to other important cities in the world. It analyzes both the internal features of the cities and the nature of their connections with each other. Global Cities is ideal for undergraduate courses in urban sociology and other social sciences. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - Social Science | Human Geography - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies |
| Dewey: 307.764 |
| LCCN: 2003047110 |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6.38" W x 9.16" (0.61 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Global Cities examines the distinctive commercial, residential, and spatial features of the major cities of the contemporary world--cities housing the financial and cultural activities that are most consequential for everyone, regardless of where they live. The development of these influential cities is intimately related to the emergence of modern telecommunications, the growth of multinational corporations, the internationalization of economic activity, and the increased movement of cultural symbols and artifacts across national lines. Accessible to readers with little background in sociology or social science, Global Cities analyzes numerous contemporary issues to illustrate concepts and processes pertaining to the most significant global cities. These concrete examples facilitate students' general understanding and show them the contemporary relevance of the material. The book offers a detailed and multifaceted picture of such leading urban centers as London, New York, Tokyo, and Paris, but also branches out to other important cities in the world. It analyzes both the internal features of the cities and the nature of their connections with each other. Global Cities is ideal for undergraduate courses in urban sociology and other social sciences. |