Cities and Economies

by Yeong-Hyun Kim, John Rennie Short, John Rennie-Short

Book Overview

Cities and Economies explores the complex and subtle connections between cities and economies. The rise of the merchant city, the development of the industrial city and the creation of the service-dominated urban economy are all explored, along with economic globalization and its effects on cities in both developed and developing economies. This book provides a thorough examination of the role of the city in shaping economic processes and explains...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415365740
• ISBN13: 9780415365741
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.3" x 9.2"