CITIES IN GLOBALIZATION: Practices, Policies and Theories

Book Details:

• Author: Peter J. Taylor, Ben Derudder, Pieter Saey & Frank Witlox

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2013

• ISBN: 9780415512602

• Pages: 348

• Cover: Paperback

About the Book:
Cities in Globalization offers a fresh and timely examination of inter-city relations within the broader framework of globalization. While cities have long been a focal point in urban studies, the significance of their external connections was somewhat sidelined until the resurgence of interest through world/global cities research. Today, a full understanding of urban dynamics requires considering both internal urban structures and the increasingly vital external networks that link cities across the globe.

This comprehensive volume presents a series of essays that shed light on how and why cities are connecting in the 21st century, signaling the emergence of a new city-centered geography. The book is structured around four key themes. First, it explores different methodologies for measuring the "world city network" through various lenses such as corporate linkages and airline travel patterns. Second, it delves into European approaches to urban systems and contrasts them with Anglo-American frameworks, adding conceptual depth and regional insight.

Third, the book investigates the political dimensions of urban connectivity, examining how global flows impact local governance, planning, and political identities—especially in the context of global security concerns like the ‘war on terror.’ Finally, the contributors critically assess the current state of knowledge on city-to-city relations in a globalized era.

Richly illustrated with over forty figures and tables, Cities in Globalization is a vital resource for scholars, planners, and students interested in urban studies, global networks, and contemporary geography.

About the Authors:
Peter J. Taylor is Professor of Geography at Loughborough University and a leading authority on global urban networks.
Ben Derudder is a Research Assistant in the Geography Department at Ghent University.
Pieter Saey serves as Associate Professor of Social and Political Geography at Ghent University.
Frank Witlox is Associate Professor of Economic Geography at Ghent University. Together, these scholars provide a well-rounded and authoritative perspective on the evolving spatial interconnections shaping our urban world.