Worlding cities: Asian experiments and the art of being global

"Worlding Cities" is the first serious examination of Asian urbanism to highlight the connections between different Asian models and practices of urbanization. It includes important contributions from a respected group of scholars across a range of generations, disciplines, and sites of st...

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Other Authors: Roy, Ananya 1970- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester Wiley-Blackwell 2011
Series:Studies in urban and social change
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Online Access:DE-861
DE-188
DE-473
DE-739
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Summary:"Worlding Cities" is the first serious examination of Asian urbanism to highlight the connections between different Asian models and practices of urbanization. It includes important contributions from a respected group of scholars across a range of generations, disciplines, and sites of study. Describes the new theoretical framework of 'worlding'. Substantially expands and updates the themes of capital and culture. Includes a unique collection of authors across generations, disciplines, and sites of study. Demonstrates how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony make possible urban development and limit urban politics
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (XVII, 352 S.) Ill., Kt.
ISBN:9781444346800
DOI:10.1002/9781444346800

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