Author: Sassen Saskia
Place: Columbia
Publisher: Pine Forge Press
Year: 1994
Pages: 157
ISBN: 0-8039-9005-7
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Sociology
Sub-Subject: Urban Sociology
Keyword: Global Economy, Globalization, Urban Sociology, Urban Transformation, Social Structure
Classification: 330.91
Shelf: C2R2
Accession No: B1020
Contents: About the Author Foreword Preface, 1- Place and Production in the Global 2- The Urban Impact of Economic Globalization 3- New Inequalities among Cities 4- The New Urban Economy: The Intersection of Global Process and Place 5- Issues and Case Studies in the New Urban Economy 6- The New Inequalities within Cities 7- A New Geography of Centers and Margins: Summary and Implications Appendix References Glossary/ Index
Abstract: “Cities in a World Economy” explores the changing role of urban centers amid global economic integration. It examines how globalization influences production, distribution, and consumption, shaping the spatial and economic functions of cities. The book highlights emerging inequalities both among cities worldwide and within urban areas, emphasizing the interaction between global processes and local conditions. Using theoretical insights and case studies, including examples from the United States, it shows how some cities become global hubs while others face structural disadvantages. The work provides a framework for understanding urban dynamics and offers policy guidance on managing growth, inequality, and development.