The city and the world : New York's global future / Margaret E. Crahan and Alberto Vourvoulias-Bush, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Crahan, Margaret E.

Vourvoulias-Bush, Alberto.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National Book Committee.

Commerce.

Population.

Economic conditions.

New York (N.Y.)--Economic conditions.

New York (N.Y.).

New York (N.Y.)--Population.

New York (N.Y.)--Commerce.

Immigrants--New York (State)--New York.

Immigrants.

New York (State)--New York.

Competition, International.

Physical Description:

xvii, 202 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Council on Foreign relations, 1997.

Summary:

A study on cities and foreign policy may seem a bold leap into the future of international relations, but it represents, rather, a giant step into the present -- into what is already taking place across the United Sates and around the world. Cities have become actors in international affairs; and American cities have not only been players on the world scene but have been deeply transformed in the process.

This book looks at New York City, the United States' largest and most prominent international center. However, the issues discussed -- the restructuring of the economy, immigration, the internationalization of crime, the changing demands on social and civic institutions, the technological innovations that are revolutionizing how we live, do business, and form communities -- represent fundamental challenges faced by cities and communities across the country.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-192) and index.

ISBN:

0876092083

OCLC:

37606156