International Handbook of Globalization and World Cities
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International Handbook of Globalization and World Cities

International Handbook of Globalization and World Cities

By
Ben Derudder (Contributor) Michael Hoyler (Contributor) Peter J. Taylor (Contributor) Frank Witlox (Contributor)  

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This Handbook offers an unrivaled overview of current research into how globalization is affecting the external relations and internal structures of major cities in the world. By treating cities at a global scale, it focuses on the 'stretching' of urban functions beyond specific place locations, without losing sight of the multiple divisions in contemporary world cities. The book firmly bases city networks in their historical context, critically discusses contemporary concepts and key empirical measures, and analyzes major issues relating to world city infrastructures, economies, governance and divisions. The variety of urban outcomes in contemporary globalization is explored through detailed case studies. Edited by leading scholars of the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Research Network and written by over 60 experts in the field, the Handbook is a unique resource for students, researchers and academics in urban and globalization studies as well as for city professionals in planning and policy. Contributors: M. Acuto, A.S. Alderson, H. Ali, D. Bassens, H. Bathelt, J.V. Beaverstock, J. Beckfield, A. Boulton, S.D. Brunn, L.C.S. Budd, T. Bunnell, K. Datta, B. Derudder, A. De Vos, L. Devriendt, E. Engelen, Y. Evans, J. Faulconbridge, R. Grant, T.H. Grubesic, C. Grundy-Warr, S. Hall, C. Hamnett, J. Harrison, J. Herbert, M. Hoyler, P. Hubbard, R. Keil, A.D. King, R. Kloosterman, P. Knox, E. Korcelli-Olejniczak, K.P.Y. Lai, B. Lambregts, R.E. Lang, L. Lees, C. Lizieri, E.J. Malecki, T.C. Matisziw, J. May, C. McIlwaine, D. Murakami Wood, C. Nagel, P. Newman, C. Nicholas, J. Nijman, S. Oosterlynck, K. Pain, C. Parnreiter, A.C. Pratt, J. Rennie Short, J.D. Sidaway, D. Smith, R.G. Smith, M. Sparke, P.J. Taylor, A. Thornley, B. van der Knaap, H. van der Wusten, R. Wall, A. Watson, J. Wills, F. Witlox
Edited by Ben Derudder, KU Leuven, Belgium, Michael Hoyler, Geography and Environment, School of Social Sciences, Loughborough University, Peter J. Taylor, Emeritus Professor of Geography, Loughborough University and Northumbria University, UK and Frank Witlox, Ghent University, Belgium
  • Contributor: Ben Derudder
  • Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9781848446472
  • Number of Pages: 584
  • Packaged Dimensions: 169x244mm
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
  • Release Date: 2011-12-29
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Edited by Ben Derudder, KU Leuven, Belgium, Michael Hoyler, Geography and Environment, School of Social Sciences, Loughborough University, Peter J. Taylor, Emeritus Professor of Geography, Loughborough University and Northumbria University, UK and Frank Witlox, Ghent University, Belgium

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