'This is a truly refreshing take on the phenomenon of global
cities. For far too long we've been seduced by the flows and
networks that reproduce global cities without considering the
actors, individuals, organisations, institutions, that make and
shape the global-local dynamics of such spaces in global society.
Throughout this collection of essays, there is a rich empirical
narrative which reminds scholars of global city and urban studies
that without the agency of actors, whether that be economic,
political, cultural or social, any notion of flow and networks
would simply wither on the vine. In short, this is a new benchmark
on the geography of the global city in contemporary globalisation.'
-Jonathan V. Beaverstock, University of Bristol, UK Global City
Makers provides an in-depth account of the role of powerful
economic actors in making and un-making global cities. Engaging
critically and constructively with global urban studies from a
relational economic geography perspective, the book outlines a
renewed agenda for global cities research. This book conceptualizes
global cities as places from where the world economy is managed and
controlled, and discusses the significance of economic actors and
their practices in the formation of the world city network.
Focusing on financial services, management consultancy, real
estate, commodity trading and maritime industries, the detailed
case studies are located across the globe to incorporate major
global cities such as London, New York and Tokyo as well as
globalizing cities including Mexico City, Hamburg and Mumbai. This
ground-breaking book will appeal to a broad audience including
scholars in urban studies, economic geography and international
management as well as urban policy-makers and practitioners in
globalizing firms. Contributors include: D. Bassens, N. Beerepoot,
S. Hall, M. Hesse, M. Hoyler, W. Jacobs, J. Kleibert, B. Lambregts,
C. Lizieri, D. Mekic, C. Parnreiter, S. Sassen, D. Scofield, M. van
Meeteren, A. Watson, S. Yamamura
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