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Taylor & Francis - Towns and Cities: Competing for Survival

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Explore the dramatic transformations that have reshaped urban environments over the last fifty years. This book examines the significant shifts in how people live and work, noting how residents have moved away from central urban areas and how retail and traditional jobs have declined in city centers. As the manufacturing sector declines and the service sector evolves, the text analyzes the rise of new urban forces. It focuses on the impact of the meritocratic elite - those who leverage information technology to drive productivity and wealth. This work provides a deep look into how these changes influence where people choose to live and how urban development continues to change in a modern economy.

Key Features

Analyzes fifty years of dramatic changes in urban and town development.

Examines the decline of manufacturing and the rise of the service sector.

Explores the migration of people and retail away from central urban areas.

Investigates the impact of business and science parks on city centers.

Studies the role of the meritocratic elite in driving modern urban growth.

Details how information technology influences wealth and productivity in cities.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
02 August 2017
Listed Since
26 July 2017

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