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Worlding Cities

Year

2011

Language

ENGLISH

Publication Information

Wiley

Summary

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

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