Medium-Sized Cities in the Age of Globalisation

Medium-Sized cities in the Age of Globalisation provides a brand-new perspective on academic discussions of globalisation through exploring urban development outside of select global cities including Paris, Tokyo, and London, and instead focuses on medium-sized cities in the context of a globalising world.

Sommario

1. Introduction: globalisation and urban change 2. The evolution of  urban governance in France and Britain 3. The urban economy and inner cities 4. New modes of urban retailing and local identity 5. Place promotion and urban representations 6. Conclusion: re-evaluating the impact of globalisation

Info autore

Inès Hassen-Dakhli is an Honorary Visiting Fellow at the University of Leicester, where she previously taught History and French Studies. She has a PhD in Urban History and her main research interest is in the relationship between globalisation and the urban world. Her recent publications include 'Deflecting National Ideologies: Exploring Identity Management Trajectories of Medium-Sized Cities' in Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space (2021).

Riassunto

Medium-Sized cities in the Age of Globalisation provides a brand-new perspective on academic discussions of globalisation through exploring urban development outside of select global cities including Paris, Tokyo, and London, and instead focuses on medium-sized cities in the context of a globalising world.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Inès Hassen-Dakhli, Ines (University of Leicester Hassen-Dakhli
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 28.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032188591
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3218859-1
• Pagine: 152
• Serie: Routledge Advances in Urban History
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; European History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban, Economic history, Social and cultural history, Urban communities, Industrialisation & Industrial History, Industrialisation and industrial history