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
ISBN: | 9781405192774 |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Imprint: | Wiley Blackwell |
Published date: | 15 Jul 2011 |
DEWEY: | 307.76095 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 352 |
Weight: | 700g |
Height: | 234mm |
Width: | 152mm |
Spine width: | 27mm |