Full Description
This key, concise textbook focuses on the dynamics and impacts of globalization affecting all cities. Considering not just the outlier cities that appear to dominate globalizing processes, but also the everyday cities that people are most likely to interact with, this text will address the extremely complex issues encompassed in the relationship between urbanization and globalization today and in the coming years.Accessibly written by practicing lecturers on the subject, the book features:* learning objectives for each chapter, with discussion questions;* case studies and key point summary boxes;* suggested further readings and glossary of key concepts.
Contents
IntroductionA (brief) history of urbanization;The Urban Century;Types of urbanization and urban spaces;The political economy of global urbanization;The political ecology of urban globalization;Conclusion: The future of globalizing cities.
