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Jacobs mixes classic articles and theoretical perspectives with interesting case studies of Tokyo, Shanghai, Jakarta, London, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, and more-material to which students can actually relate. This is the volume for which the teachers of global cities courses have long been waiting. 'This book provides a valuable framework and exemplars for understanding and analyzing the transformation of the world’s major cities in the era of globalization.'–Michael Timberlake, Sociology, University of Utah The book offers an enticing invitation to a dialogue about cities and regions across the world.' – Michael Indergaard, Sociology and Anthropology, St. The variety of theoretical perspectives and cases is truly impressive. ' The World’s Cities goes where other readers have not ventured. ' –Ed Malecki, Geography, Ohio State University Chapters on Asia and North America in all three parts, chapters on Mexico City, Johannesburg, and Dubai representing Latin America, Africa, and Middle East, respectively, and chapters on Europe primarily in Part III, are nicely balanced.

For undergraduate courses, the global view provided by the book is more important. Leading authors are represented, such as Abu-Lughod, Friedmann, Hill, Sassen, Scott and Storper, and Short…. 'The book does a great job of including three major, but usually separate, perspectives on urban studies.

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