Globalizing Taipei by Reginald Kwok

Globalizing Taipei by Reginald Kwok

This book examines the evolution and development pattern of Taipei against a background of increasing globalization, each contributor considering from a different perspective the historical and current trends at work in this key Asian Dragon city.

'Taipei has always remained one of the world's most intriguing yet least understood major cities - but, with the publication of this major research study, there is understanding at last' –

Sir Peter Hall, University College London, UK

'Academic studies about Taipei ... are uncommon ... hence it is a pleasure to see this edited volume ... anyone interested in modern Taiwan and especially Taipei and its development, will find this volume highly informative and useful as a reference work.' – The China Journal

'[This book] is a welcome and much-needed contribution to the understanding of Taipei, and the insight it provides into processes of urbanization and globalization.' – IDPR

'Taipei has always remained one of the world's most intriguing yet least understood major cities - but, with the publication of this major research study, there is understanding at last.' – Sir Peter Hall, University College London, UK

'Academic studies about Taipei ... are uncommon ... hence it is a pleasure to see this edited volume ... anyone interested in modern Taiwan and especially Taipei and its development, will find this volume highly informative and useful as a reference work.' – The China Journal

'[This book] is a welcome and much-needed contribution to the understanding of Taipei, and the insight it provides into processes of urbanization and globalization.' – IDPR

Reginald Yin-Wang Kwok is Professor of Asian Studies and Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Hawaii in Manoa. He is the founding director of the Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management at the University of Hong Kong. His research interests cover the political economy of Chinese development and urbanization, globalization in East Asia, urban econmic and spatial development, and cultural impact on urban design.

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ISBN 13	9780415354516
ISBN 10	041535451X
Title	Globalizing Taipei
Author	Reginald Kwok
Series	Planning History And Environment Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2005-04-28
Number of pages	272
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