The dominating influence of a relatively small number of cities has characterized the shift to a more global economy during the 1970s and 1980s. Eighteen original essays accordingly examine the nature, demands and relationships of world cities such as New York, Tokyo and London.
The dominating influence of a relatively small number of cities has characterized the shift to a more global economy during the 1970s and 1980s. Eight...
Kleinstadte spielen eine entscheidende Rolle innerhalb regionaler Wirtschaftssysteme. Die Autoren veranschaulichen, wie diese die Herausforderung einer globalisierten Welt annehmen konnen, und stellen beispielhaft Bewegungen vor, die ortliche Kulturen, Traditionen, Identitaten und Nachhaltigkeit effektiv zu fordern wissen.
Kleinstadte spielen eine entscheidende Rolle innerhalb regionaler Wirtschaftssysteme. Die Autoren veranschaulichen, wie diese die Herausforderung e...
Decades of economic prosperity in the United States have redefined the American dream. Paul Knox explores how extreme versions of this dream have changed the American landscape. Increased wealth has led America's metropolitan areas to develop into vast sprawling regions of "metroburbia"ufragmented mixtures of employment and residential settings, combining urban and suburban characteristics.
Upper-middle-class Americans are moving into larger homes in greater numbers, which leads Knox to explore the relationship between built form and material culture in contemporary society. He covers...
Decades of economic prosperity in the United States have redefined the American dream. Paul Knox explores how extreme versions of this dream have chan...
First published in 1988, this book argues that discussions of urban development often neglect to consider that much of the urban environment is designed by architects and planners, and that the particular world-view of architects and planners is crucial for the way proposals are taken up, modified and carried out. The author explores the world-view of architects and planners, considering their approach to design and the factors which influence this -- work patterns, career paths and the firms in which they operate. The author also studies their place in the political decision-making...
First published in 1988, this book argues that discussions of urban development often neglect to consider that much of the urban environment is des...
The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth and stimulating introduction to the globalization of the world economy. The book offers a consideration of local, regional, national and global economic development over the long historical term. The theory and practice of economic and political geography provide a basis for understanding the interactions within and among the developed and developing countries of the world. Illustrated in color throughout, this new edition has been completely reworked and updated to take account of recent significant changes in the world economy.
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The Geography of the World Economy provides an in-depth and stimulating introduction to the globalization of the world economy. The book offers a c...
London, a fascinating metropolis not just in terms of its history and landmark buildings, is also a city that grew out of villages. Its unique geography is expressed in a mosaic of districts, each with its own distinctive character and pedigree. London's districts, with their patchwork layout of primarily Georgian and Victorian squares and terraces juxtaposed with modern buildings and estates, reflect changing ideals in architecture, urban design and planning as well as shifting values in real estate and the insatiable thirst of its consumers. London is thus both text and context: fossilized...
London, a fascinating metropolis not just in terms of its history and landmark buildings, is also a city that grew out of villages. Its unique geograp...
This book provides a comprehensive survey of the social geography of Western Europe. It begins by outlining the character of the region nad proceeds with an exploration of demographic and cultural features, including migration and ethnic groups. The political organisation of nations and regions are analysed along with regional change and development. The study concludes with a consideration of key issues central to the geography of social well-being such as regional convergence/divergence and the impact of public expenditure patterns.
This book provides a comprehensive survey of the social geography of Western Europe. It begins by outlining the character of the region nad proceed...
