Global Cities: Post-Imperialism and the Internationalization of London (International Library of Sociology)

Exploring the spatial and cultural links between metropolitan core and colonial periphery centres, the author argues a case for a global approach to understanding modern cities. King uses the world systems perspective to make sense of urban and cultural development. This work includes a major study of the historical, economic and social role of the city of London in the world economy. Paperback. Minor tanning on covers. Spine and a handful of pages are creased. Lower page corners in second half of volume are faintly warped. Text is clear throughout. TS