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Book SynopsisDivided Cities is the comparative analysis of New York and London which many have been waiting for. Wider in scope and richer in detailthan any previous study, this work provides the best introduction available to these pre--eminent world cities.
Table of ContentsLondon and New York in the contemporary world, Susan S. Fainstein and Michael Harloe; a comparative history, 1880-1973, Nick Buck and Norman Fainstein; dynamics of the metropolitan economy, Nick Buck et al; labour markets, Ian Gordon and Saskia Sassen; poverty and income inequality, John Logan et al; migrants, minorities and the ethnic division of labour, Malcolm Cross and Roger Waldinger; housing for people, housing for profits, Michael Harloe et al; politics and state policy in economic restructuring, Susan S. Fainstein and Ken Young; the divided cities, Michael Harloe and Susan S. Fainstein.
