The Evolving Spatial Form of Cities in a Globalising World Economy

The Evolving Spatial Form of Cities in a Globalising World Economy
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Publisher : HSRC Press
Total Pages : 78
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ISBN-10 : 0796920729
ISBN-13 : 9780796920720
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Book Synopsis The Evolving Spatial Form of Cities in a Globalising World Economy by : Martin J. Murray

Download or read book The Evolving Spatial Form of Cities in a Globalising World Economy written by Martin J. Murray and published by HSRC Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this paper, Murray draws attention to the large metropolises that dominate as economic power base - cities such as New York and Japan - and then contrasts them with cities that aspire to such "world-class" status as Johannesburg and São Paulo, using the concept of "global cities" as a key context to the discussion.


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