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Overview"This comparative analysis of New York and London provides an introduction to these pre-eminent world cities. Seeming at times to mirror each other across the Atlantic, New York and London stand at the apex of their respective national hierarchies, as economic and cultural capitals, and occupy similarly commanding positions within the world economy. Having experienced decline in the 1970s and renewal in the 1980s, both cities once again face decline in the 1990s, exhibiting ever-widening social divisions. While struck by the many socio-political similarities of New York and London in their responses to global economic restructuring, the authors also delineate the distinctive political structures and social divisions constituted by class, race and gender, of each city. At the heart of the book lies the question: in what sense, if any, was there an urban revival in the last decade - and for whom? In answering this question, ""Divided Cities"" traces the influence of international economic forces, and national and local policies upon the fortunes of New York and London." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Susan S. Fainstein (Harvard University) , Ian Gordon (London School of Economics) , Michael Harloe (Essex University) , Michael Harloe (Reader in Sociology, University of Essex)Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Dimensions: Width: 20.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.00cm Weight: 0.482kg ISBN: 9780631183020ISBN 10: 0631183027 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 27 August 1992 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsLondon and New York in the contemporary world, Susan S. Fainstein and Michael Harloe; a comparative history, 1880-1973, Nick Buck and Norman Fainstein; dynamics of the metropolitan economy, Nick Buck et al; labour markets, Ian Gordon and Saskia Sassen; poverty and income inequality, John Logan et al; migrants, minorities and the ethnic division of labour, Malcolm Cross and Roger Waldinger; housing for people, housing for profits, Michael Harloe et al; politics and state policy in economic restructuring, Susan S. Fainstein and Ken Young; the divided cities, Michael Harloe and Susan S. Fainstein.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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