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Globalization and the New City
. Ed(S): Cross, Malcolm; Moore, Robert
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hardcover. The book presents views on the changes to the social structure of cities as a result of recent migration. It consider the link between globalization cities and existing zones of social exclusion, employment prospects for all residents and the likelihood of social mobility for recent arrivals. Editor(s): Cross, Malcolm; Moore, Robert. Series: Practical Social Work Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSG; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 521.
The book presents the views of leading experts on both sides of the Atlantic on the changes to the social structure of cities as a result of recent migration. The contributors consider the link between globalization cities and existing zones of social exclusion, employment prospects for all residents and the likelihood of social mobility for recent arrivals. A particular feature of the book is the comparative focus of the chapters that, for the first time, seek to assess the importance of national institutional structures.
The book presents the views of leading experts on both sides of the Atlantic on the changes to the social structure of cities as a result of recent migration. The contributors consider the link between globalization cities and existing zones of social exclusion, employment prospects for all residents and the likelihood of social mobility for recent arrivals. A particular feature of the book is the comparative focus of the chapters that, for the first time, seek to assess the importance of national institutional structures.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Practical Social Work Series
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333802601
SKU
V9780333802601
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Cross, Malcolm; Moore, Robert
WILLIAM A. V. CLARK Professor of Geography, University of Los Angeles JÜRGEN FRIEDRICHS Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute of Sociological Research, University of Cologne CHRIS HAMNETT Professor of Geography, Kings' College, University of London DAVID R. HOWELL Professor of Economics, New School for Social Research, New York CONNIE HUM Undergraduate Student, University of California, Los Angeles REBECCA ... Read more
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