ISBN:
0-19-924113-9
Language:
English
Pages:
XIV, 159 S. : graph. Darst.
Edition:
1. publ.
Series Statement:
Oxford geographical and environmental studies
DDC:
307.76/094 21
Keywords:
Concurrence internationale
;
Mondialisation - Europe - Cas, Études de
;
Projets de développement économique - Europe - Cas, Études de
;
Stadsvernieuwing
;
Villes - Europe - Cas, Études de
;
Globalisierung
;
Stadt
;
Economic development projects -- Europe -- Case studies
;
Cities and towns -- Europe -- Case studies
;
Globalization -- Economic aspects -- Europe -- Case studies
;
Competition, International
;
Stadtökonomie.
;
Globalisierung.
;
Europa
;
Europa.
;
Fallstudiensammlung
;
Stadtökonomie
;
Globalisierung
Abstract:
"In this book the author seeks to rebut the somewhat fatalistic argument that socio-economic prosperity in the cities can only be achieved by the application of global, market-led policies. He argues that urban society and policy makers do have sufficient freedom of action to make local decisions on the economic and social development of deprived neighbourhoods. Drawing on evidence from six major European cities, he demonstrates that their 'Integrated Area Development' strategies, which rely on grassroots democracy and the empowerment of local communities, can deliver a social, economic, and cultural renaissance which meets the needs of the local population more effectively than the market-forces creed."--BOOK JACKET.
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