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Worlding Cities : Asian Experiments and the Art of Being Global

Aihwa Ong, Ananya Roy

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Discover the power of Asian urbanism

Worlding Cities provides a unique perspective on urban development in Asia, highlighting the connections between different models of urbanization. The book offers a new theoretical framework for understanding urbanization, expanding on the themes of capital and culture. It includes contributions from a diverse range of scholars, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Asian urbanism. Readers will gain valuable insights into how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony shape urban development and politics.

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Worlding Cities : Asian Experiments and the Art of Being Global

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ISBN: 9781405192767
Authors: Aihwa Ong, Ananya Roy
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Date of Publication: 2011-08-15
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.06
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"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 cultureIncludes a unique collection of authors across generations, disciplines, and sites of studyDemonstrates how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony make possible urban development and limit urban politics
 

Discover the power of Asian urbanism

Worlding Cities provides a unique perspective on urban development in Asia, highlighting the connections between different models of urbanization. The book offers a new theoretical framework for understanding urbanization, expanding on the themes of capital and culture. It includes contributions from a diverse range of scholars, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Asian urbanism. Readers will gain valuable insights into how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony shape urban development and politics.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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