{"product_id":"global-metropolitan-1","title":"Global Metropolitan","description":"\u003cp\u003eExploring 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the meaning of the globalizing project in cities: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe maintaining, securing and increasing of urban economic competitiveness in a global world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe reimagining of the city\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe rewriting of the city for both internal and external audiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe construction of new spaces and the hosting of new events. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecific 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 that this discourse of globalizing is a major force in the restructuring of cities around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54979390701912,"sku":"9780415305419","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415305419_22205fa2-eac5-45dd-bf10-a472c9be4016.jpg?v=1769105724","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/global-metropolitan-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}