Beijing, Chicago, and Paris: Globalization and Community in the 21st Century
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In her groundbreaking book, Beijing, Chicago, and Paris: Globalization and Community in the 21st Century, Saskia Sassen explores the ways in which globalization is transforming our cities and communities. She argues that globalization is not simply a matter of economic change, but also a profound social and cultural transformation that is reshaping our lives in fundamental ways.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 6710 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 248 pages |
Sassen draws on her extensive research in three global cities—Beijing, Chicago, and Paris—to show how globalization is creating new forms of inequality and exclusion, but also new opportunities for connection and solidarity. She argues that we need to understand globalization not only as a set of economic processes, but also as a set of social and cultural forces that are shaping our lives in both positive and negative ways.
One of the most important insights in Beijing, Chicago, and Paris is Sassen's argument that globalization is not simply a matter of economic change, but also a profound social and cultural transformation. She shows how globalization is creating new forms of inequality and exclusion, but also new opportunities for connection and solidarity.
Sassen's book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and contradictory effects of globalization. It is a powerful and persuasive argument for the need to build more just and equitable global cities and communities.
Beijing
Beijing is one of the most dynamic and rapidly changing cities in the world. It is a major center of economic growth and innovation, and it is also home to a diverse population of people from all over China and the world. However, Beijing is also facing a number of challenges, including air pollution, traffic congestion, and a growing gap between rich and poor.
Sassen argues that Beijing's transformation is a microcosm of the global changes that are taking place in the 21st century. She shows how globalization is creating new opportunities for economic growth and social mobility, but also new forms of inequality and exclusion.
Sassen's research in Beijing focuses on the experiences of migrant workers. She shows how these workers are often exploited and marginalized, but also how they are finding new ways to connect with each other and to build community.
Chicago
Chicago is another major global city that is undergoing rapid transformation. It is a center of finance, commerce, and culture, and it is also home to a diverse population of people from all over the United States and the world.
However, Chicago is also facing a number of challenges, including poverty, crime, and segregation. Sassen argues that these challenges are not simply local problems, but are part of a global trend toward inequality and exclusion.
Sassen's research in Chicago focuses on the experiences of low-wage workers. She shows how these workers are often struggling to make ends meet, but also how they are finding new ways to connect with each other and to build community.
Paris
Paris is one of the most iconic cities in the world. It is a center of culture, fashion, and tourism, and it is also home to a diverse population of people from all over France and the world.
However, Paris is also facing a number of challenges, including gentrification, rising housing costs, and terrorism. Sassen argues that these challenges are not simply local problems, but are part of a global trend toward inequality and exclusion.
Sassen's research in Paris focuses on the experiences of immigrants and refugees. She shows how these newcomers are often struggling to adjust to life in a new country, but also how they are finding new ways to connect with each other and to build community.
Globalization and Community
In Beijing, Chicago, and Paris, Sassen argues that globalization is not simply a matter of economic change, but also a profound social and cultural transformation. She shows how globalization is creating new forms of inequality and exclusion, but also new opportunities for connection and solidarity.
Sassen argues that we need to understand globalization not only as a set of economic processes, but also as a set of social and cultural forces that are shaping our lives in both positive and negative ways.
Sassen's book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the complex and contradictory effects of globalization. It is a powerful and persuasive argument for the need to build more just and equitable global cities and communities.
5 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 6710 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 248 pages |
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 6710 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Word Wise | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 248 pages |