Megaregions: Globalization's New Urban Form?
- ISBN-10
- 1782547894
- ISBN-13
- 9781782547891
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 270
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-01-30
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Pub
- Authors
- John Harrison, Michael Hoyler
Description
'Contemporary globalization has given a new lease of life to the study of megacity regions. Their problem has been that they can be easily designated - simply drawing lines around adjacent urban settlement - and superficially discussed. In contrast, this book revels in the complexities of today's massive urbanization. Treating megacity regions seriously and critically, this outstanding contribution should be necessary reading for anyone concerned for the problems and possibilities in our unique 'urban century.' - Peter Taylor, Northumbria University, UK By critically assessing the opportunities and challenges posed by planning and governing at the megaregional scale, this innovative book examines the latest conceptualizations of trans-metropolitan landscapes. In doing so, it seeks to uncover whether megaregions are a meaningful new spatial framework for the analysis of cities in globalization. Situated within the broader contours of global urban analysis, the book draws together a range of thought-provoking contributions from scholars engaged in the study of trans-metropolitan regions. It thereby provides multiple paths of access for those wishing to familiarize themselves with this topical area of global urban studies.
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