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Surveys the globe, from London and Cape Town to New York and Beijing, contending that regions rise - or fall - due to their location, not only within nations but also on the world map.

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"In his wonderful new book... Mario Polese synthesizes a wide range of ideas and research into a very interesting and highly readable account of the forces behind the uneven landscape of regional growth and change." (Economic Development Quarterly) "This clearly argued and amply illustrated work is a useful introduction to the forces causing some cities/regions to grow and others to stagnate." (Choice)"

The Wealth and Poverty of Regions Why Cities

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 01/01/2010
    ISBN13: 9780226673158, 978-0226673158
    ISBN10: 0226673154
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    Economics Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment Economic geography Regional geography

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Surveys the globe, from London and Cape Town to New York and Beijing, contending that regions rise - or fall - due to their location, not only within nations but also on the world map.

    Trade Review
    "In his wonderful new book... Mario Polese synthesizes a wide range of ideas and research into a very interesting and highly readable account of the forces behind the uneven landscape of regional growth and change." (Economic Development Quarterly) "This clearly argued and amply illustrated work is a useful introduction to the forces causing some cities/regions to grow and others to stagnate." (Choice)"

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