Paris (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Edinburgh University Press, Newcastle upon Tyne, 2021
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Paperback. Alongside New York and London, Paris is one of the world's earliest megacities. Its growth and character have been fashioned by a distinctive mix of policies that separate it from other long-time megacities as well as the fast-growing urban centres of the Global South.Christian Lefevre examines the social and economic forces that have shaped Paris and which have made it the city it is today. He charts the impact of global trends, such as the shift from industry to service and information sectors, as well as regional factors, especially those arising from Paris's unique system of governance. The book examines the central role the national government has played in policies affecting the city and explores how the shift towards political decentralization and localism has contributed to a system increasingly incapable of taking collective action. This tension is shown to have impacted the city's provision of services, particularly housing, and promoted inequalities within the city and its region. Paris's unrivalled national dominance is also examined alongside its weaker position as a global city.The book is an authoritative analysis of the evolution of modern Paris and the challenges that face its governance and future development. An authoritative analysis of Paris's position, both globally and nationally, and the challenges that face its governance. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Paris (Paperback)
- Author
- Christian Lefevre
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1788211413
- ISBN 13
- 9781788211413
With its reputation for cultural preservation, Paris has the title of the most visited city in the world. In addition to its tourist economy, it also boasts growing technology, media, finance and research-centred industries, which have contributed to its global economic influence.
Christian Lefèvre, one of France's leading urban political scientists, analyses the social and economic forces that have shaped Paris and which have differentiated it from other long-time megacities such as London and New York. He considers how the loss of jobs in industry in the 1970s and 1980s has inspired a post-Fordist shift to service and information sectors, yet concerns over social issues such as equality, environmental impact and adequate services have given rise to a French ambivialence towards promoting the city as a global economic competitor. The book examines the central role France’s national government has played in shaping policies affecting the city and explores how the shift towards political decentralization and localism have contributed to a system increasingly incapable of taking collective action, giving rise to tensions concerning social issues, such as housing.
The book is an authoritative analysis of Paris's position, both globally and nationally, and the challenges that face its governance.
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