Worlding Cities
Author | : Ananya Roy |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 2011-06-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781444346787 |
ISBN-13 | : 1444346784 |
Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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