Global Metropolitan : Globalizing Cities in a Capitalist World [1 ed.] 9780203508657, 9780415305419

Exploring the connections between globalization and urbanization, this notable book places particular emphasis on unders

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Global Metropolitan : Globalizing Cities in a Capitalist World [1 ed.]
9780203508657, 9780415305419

Globalization has been built upon, and maintained by, major urban centers. As the interconnections among these cities gr

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This book takes a historical approach to examining Islam’s role in globalization. The author identifies complex historic

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Compelled by the extent to which globalization has changed the nature of labor relations, Harry C. Katz, Thomas A. Kocha

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Is economic nationalism an outdated phenomenon in light of globalization? Economic Nationalism in a Globalizing World de

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Based on the structured analysis of selected North American novels, this work examines global cities as a literary pheno

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Argentinean tango is a global phenomenon. Since its origin among immigrants from the slums of Buenos Aires and Montevide

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Borders represent an intriguing paradox as globalization continues to leap barriers at a vigorous pace, merging economie

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How to study the contemporary dynamics between the religious, the nonreligious and the secular in a globalizing world? O

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The longest serving Dutch Prime Minister (1982-94), Professor Lubbers is known for his support of liberal values, social

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