Why have some cities become great global urban centers, and what
cities will be future leaders? From Athens and Rome in ancient
times to New York, London, Paris and Singapore today, a handful of
cities have stood out as centers of global economic, military, or
political power. In the twenty-first century, the number of truly
global cities is greater than ever before, reflecting the
globalization of both economic and political power. In Global
Cities: A Short History, Greg Clark, an internationally renowned
British urbanist, examines the enduring forces - such as trade,
migration, war and technology - that have enabled some cities to
emerge from the pack into global leadership. Much more than an
historical review, Clark's book looks to the future, examining the
trends that are transforming cities around the world as well as the
new challenges all global cities increasingly will face. Which
cities will be the global leaders of tomorrow? What are the common
issues and opportunities they will face? What kinds of leadership
can make these cities competitive and resilient? Clark offers
answers to these and similar questions in a book that will be of
interest to anyone who lives in or is affected by the world's great
urban areas. This work looks at cities such as: New York, London,
Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, China, India, Brazil,
Indonesia, Korea, Beijing, Istanbul, Mumbai, Shanghai, Brisbane,
Oslo, San Diego, Stockholm, and Tel Aviv.
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