| Description |
466 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| 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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [419]-443) and index |
| 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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| Author |
Lindsay, Greg, 1977-
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| LC no. |
2010022671 |
| ISBN |
9780374100193 (alk. paper) |
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0374100195 (alk. paper) |
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9780374533519 (paperback) |
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0374533512 (paperback) |
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