Global Metropolitan

Taylor & Francis

Global MetropolitanGlobalizing Cities in a Capitalist World\nAuthor(s): John Rennie-Short\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415305426, 978-0415305426\nSynopsis\nExploring the connections between globalization and urbanization, this notable book places particular emphasis on understanding the economic function of global cities, the political process of globalizing cities, and the cultural significance of cosmopolitan cities. \n\nThe book explores the meaning of the globalizing project in cities: \n\nthe maintaining, securing and increasing of urban economic competitiveness in a global world\nthe reimagining of the city\nthe rewriting of the city for both internal and external audiences\nthe construction of new spaces and the hosting of new events. \n\nSpecific chapters look at the significance of signature architects, the hosting of the Summer Olympics and the role of the super-rich. The main thesis of the book is.