Local and Global

The Management of Cities in the Information Age

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Regional Planning
Cover of the book Local and Global by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells ISBN: 9781134180134
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 11, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
ISBN: 9781134180134
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 11, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This text challenges the belief that cities will eventually disappear as territorial forms of social organization as new information technologies permit the articulation of social processes without regard for distance, arguing that the specific role of cities will become more important, and proposing that a dynamic and creative relationship be built up between the local and the global. In this way, cities will remain the focus of social organization, political management and cultural expression, equipped to deal with the enormous social and environmental problems of urbanization.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This text challenges the belief that cities will eventually disappear as territorial forms of social organization as new information technologies permit the articulation of social processes without regard for distance, arguing that the specific role of cities will become more important, and proposing that a dynamic and creative relationship be built up between the local and the global. In this way, cities will remain the focus of social organization, political management and cultural expression, equipped to deal with the enormous social and environmental problems of urbanization.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Tourism Education Futures Initiative by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Theory and Research in Mass Communication by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Ecophilosophy in a World of Crisis by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Rethinking Life at the Margins by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Urban Poverty and Climate Change by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book NGOs in India (Open Access) by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Maverick Teachers by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Efficiency and Justice in the Industrial World: v. 2: The Uneasy Success of Postwar Europe by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Dancing with the Family: A Symbolic-Experiential Approach by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Curriculum and Culture (RLE: Education) by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book The Value and Limits of Rights by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Inspiring Children to Read and Write for Pleasure by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Christian Mysticism and Incarnational Theology by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book A Beveridge Reader (Works of William H. Beveridge) by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
Cover of the book Milton (Routledge Revivals) by Jordi Borja, Manuel Castells
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy