Globalization And Urban Change: Capital, Culture, and Pacific Rim Mega-Projects (Oxford Geographical and Environmental Studies Series) - Couverture souple

Olds, Kris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199256969 ISBN 13 : 9780199256969

Editeur : Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2002

Synopsis

This book provides a grounded analysis of globalization and urban change in the late 20th century. Drawing on multi-locale field work, Olds examines the role of two elite transnational cultures-ethnic chinese property developers and modernist architects-in the planning and development of Pacific Rim mega-projects.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Kris Olds provides a grounded analysis of globalization and urban change in the late twentieth century. Based on field work carried out in Vancouver, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Paris, and London, the author highlights the role of two transnational cultures - ethnic Chinese property developers and 'brand name' arthitects - in the planning and development of urban mega-projects. Case studies from Vancouver and Shanghai are used to analyse the nature of the transnational practices and networks that facilitate the production of new urban spaces on the Pacific Rim. This reflexive, situated, and interdisciplinary account offers an alternative perspective to the abstract and economistic analyses that dominate our understanding of globalization and urban change.

Revue de presse

Review from previous edition 'This information-packed book is an excellent source of reference for researchers in the field' (Environment & Planning)

'A memorable book on a topic of great and increasing importance' (Urban Studies)

'A beautifully grounded and innovative comparative study that should serve as an inspiring model for scholars of global cities' (Janet L. Abu-Lughod, author of 'New York, Chicago, Los Angeles: America's Global Cities')

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0199256969
• ISBN 13: 9780199256969
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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