Global Finance and Urban Living
A Study of Metropolitan Change
Leslie Budd editor Sam Whimster editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:9th Jan '92
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This insightful book examines the transformation of finance capital and its impact on urban living, particularly in the context of the 1980s.
In Global Finance and Urban Living, the author delves into the intricate relationship between finance capital and urban environments. This interdisciplinary work offers a comprehensive analysis of how the organization of finance capital transformed during the 1980s, marking a pivotal moment in economic history. Rather than simply recounting events, the text meticulously examines how these financial shifts have influenced urban forms and lifestyles, shaping the aesthetics of metropolitan life.
The book explores the profound implications of financial changes on cities, illustrating how urban living has evolved in response to the dynamics of global finance. By connecting the dots between economic practices and urban experiences, Global Finance and Urban Living provides readers with a nuanced understanding of the interplay between capital and community. It highlights the ways in which financial institutions and markets have redefined not only economic landscapes but also social interactions and cultural expressions within urban settings.
Ultimately, this work stands as a significant contribution to the field, offering insights that are relevant to scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of urban living in an increasingly financialized world. Global Finance and Urban Living encourages readers to consider the broader implications of finance on everyday life, urging a reevaluation of how we understand the cities we inhabit.
` ... provides valuable insights into how the weird and wonderful workings of the City contribute to shaping London's physical form and determining the quality of urban life. There is a useful message for those who are currently looking to London's future as a dominant global financial centre: don't bank on it.' - Architects' Journal
`Global Finance and Urban Living provides a fascinating glimpse of one of the world's premier centres of capital accumulation. For the growing legions of researchers interested in financial capital, this is a volume to be taken seriously.' - Progress in Human Geography
ISBN: 9780415070973
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 657g
390 pages