Worlding Cities provides a unique perspective on urban development in Asia, highlighting the connections between different models of urbanization. The book offers a new theoretical framework for understanding urbanization, expanding on the themes of capital and culture. It includes contributions from a diverse range of scholars, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Asian urbanism. Readers will gain valuable insights into how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony shape urban development and politics.

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"Worlding Cities" is the first serious examination of Asian urbanism to highlight the connections between different Asian models and practices of urbanization. It includes important contributions from a respected group of scholars across a range of generations, disciplines, and sites of study.Describes the new theoretical framework of 'worlding'Substantially expands and updates the themes of capital and cultureIncludes a unique collection of authors across generations, disciplines, and sites of studyDemonstrates how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony make possible urban development and limit urban politics

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