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This book offers a fresh, comparative, and nuanced take on the super-rich and the 1% city, as well as a solid, empirically and theoretically grounded basis to think about future research questions and policy implications.
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Publication date | October 1, 2020 |
| Edition | 1st ed. 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 317 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1349718084 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1349718085 |
| Item Weight | 13.4 ounces (379.89 grams) |
| Dimensions | 5.83 x 0.73 x 8.27 inches (14.8 x 1.9 x 21 cm) |
| Part of series | The Contemporary City |
This book provides insights into the influence of the super-rich on urban development and planning practices.
Ideal for students studying urban economics, offering case studies and analyses of elite urban dynamics.
Useful for policymakers interested in understanding the intersection of wealth, real estate, and urban policy.
Not suitable for those seeking light reading; it's a scholarly text with complex concepts and terminology.
Cities and the Super-Rich: Real Estate, Elite Practices and Urban Political Economies The Contemporary City 1st ed. 2017 Edition
Introducing "Cities and the Super-Rich: Real Estate, Elite Practices, and Urban Political Economies" As wealth inequalities rise, our cities undergo immense transformations. Dive deep into the world of the super-rich with this captivating collection of essays that critically engages with and advances the ongoing debate surrounding their roles in these urban changes. Written by an interdisciplinary range of international experts including sociologists, geographers, historians, discourse analysts, and urban studies specialists, this thought-provoking book sheds light on the real estate investment practices of the super-rich. It explores their social spaces within the city and unveils their distinct influence on the transformation of four key cities: London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong. By bringing together diverse perspectives, experiences, and disciplines from various geographical contexts, this book offers a fresh, comparative, and nuanced understanding of the super-rich and their impact on the 1% city.
It provides a solid empirical and theoretical foundation to contemplate future research questions and the policy implications of living in a world shaped by extreme economic disparities. Authored by Ray Forrest, Chair Professor of Housing and Urban Studies at the Urban Research Group, Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong, alongside Sin Yee Koh, Assistant Professor of Geography at the Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, and Bart Wissink, Associate Professor of Urban Studies and Urban Policy at the Urban Research Group, Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong, this anthology offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex dynamics between urban development, real estate, and social inequality. Unraveled within these pages are insights into the luxury real estate market, the challenges of affordable urban housing, urban economic disparities, socioeconomic segregation, urban planning, property market trends, real estate speculation, and the impact of economic polarization on cities. Learn about the captivating forces that shape our urban landscapes and the consequences they have on the everyday lives of individuals and communities. Whether you're an academic, urban enthusiast, policymaker, or merely someone intrigued by the interplay between wealth, power, and our cities, "Cities and the Super-Rich: Real Estate, Elite Practices, and Urban Political Economies" is an essential addition to your collection. Gain fresh perspectives, challenge your assumptions, and discover the multifaceted layers that lie beneath the surface of modern urban life.
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