Edition |
1st ed. |
Description |
466 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., map ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [419]-443) and index. |
Contents |
A tale of three cities -- Just in time -- Up in the air -- Welcome home to the airport -- The aerotropolist -- Aerotropolis or bust -- The cool chain -- The Big Bangs -- The aerotropolis emirates -- The sustainable aerotropolis? -- Go West. Go out. Go -- Opening day. |
Summary |
Outlines a panoramic view of what the authors predict will be the next phase of globalization, describing transportation-centric urban regions designed to keep workers, suppliers, and goods networked within the global marketplace. |
Subject |
Airports -- Social aspects.
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Cities and towns.
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City planning.
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Globalization.
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Added Author |
Lindsay, Greg, 1977-
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ISBN |
9780374533519 (pbk.) |
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9780374100193 (alk. paper) |
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0374100195 (alk. paper) |
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0374533512 (pbk.) |
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