Alongside New York and London, Paris is one of the world's earliest
megacities. Its growth and character have been fashioned by a
distinctive mix of policies that separate it from other long-time
megacities as well as the fast-growing urban centres of the Global
South. Christian Lefevre examines the social and economic forces
that have shaped Paris and which have made it the city it is today.
He charts the impact of global trends, such as the shift from
industry to service and information sectors, as well as regional
factors, especially those arising from Paris's unique system of
governance. The book examines the central role the national
government has played in policies affecting the city and explores
how the shift towards political decentralization and localism has
contributed to a system increasingly incapable of taking collective
action. This tension is shown to have impacted the city's provision
of services, particularly housing, and promoted inequalities within
the city and its region. Paris's unrivalled national dominance is
also examined alongside its weaker position as a global city. The
book is an authoritative analysis of the evolution of modern Paris
and the challenges that face its governance and future development.
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