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Evolution of Great World Cities : Urban Wealth and Economic Growt
Kennedy, Christopher
Éditeur : UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO PRESS
ISBN papier: 9781442642737
Parution : 2011
Code produit : 1037528
Catégorisation :
Livres /
Gestion /
Urbanisme /
Histoire des villes
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| Format | Qté. disp. | Prix* | Commander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livre papier | En rupture de stock** |
Prix membre : 49,50 $ Prix non-membre : 55,00 $ |
*Les prix sont en dollars canadien. Taxes et frais de livraison en sus.
**Ce produits est en rupture de stock mais sera expédié dès qu'ils sera disponible.
Description
Some cities seem destined to become major financial capitals, yet never do-Seville, for instance, was the centre of Spain's opulent New World Empire, but failed to become a financial metropolis. Others, like former colonial backwater Hong Kong, defy the odds by growing into major trading centres. What are the key factors distinguishing those cities that become wealthy from those that don't? Christopher Kennedy illuminates how geography, technology, and especially the infrastructure of urban economies allow cities to develop and thrive.
The Evolution of Great World Citiesunfolds through the tales of several urban centres-including Venice, Amsterdam, London, and New York City-at key junctures in their histories. Kennedy weaves together significant insights from urbanists such as Jane Jacobs and economists such as John Maynard Keynes, drawing striking parallels between the functioning of ecosystems and of wealthy capitals. The Evolution of Great World Citiesoffers an accessible introduction to urban economies that 'will change the way you think about cities.'