Jordi Borja is a member of the Municipal Government of Barcelona and was, until recently, Professor of Urban Geography at the University of Barcelona. Manel Castells is Professor of City and Regional Planning, Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Center for Western European Studies at the University of California, Berkely.
Introduction
Globalization, Informationalization and Management of Cities
The Impact of Globalization on the Spatial and Social Structure of Cities
The City of Women
The Multicultural City
Cities as Political Agents
Urban Policies In Globalization
Strategic Plans and Metropolitan Projects
Metropolitan City Government
Cities in the World Scenario
Conclusion
References
Index
