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Genre/Form: | Electronic books |
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Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Wood, Phil, 1959- Intercultural city. London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2008 (DLC) 2007034784 (OCoLC)167504250 |
Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Phil Wood; Charles Landry |
ISBN: | 9781849773089 1849773084 1844074366 1844074374 9781844074365 9781844074372 9781136553509 1136553509 9781435616202 1435616200 1281190977 9781281190970 9781136553455 1136553452 9781136553493 1136553495 9786611190972 661119097X 6000001975 9786000001971 |
OCLC Number: | 186256562 |
Language Note: | English. |
Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 368 pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates) : color illustrations |
Contents: | Introduction : setting the scene -- The urge to define, sort and categorize -- The context of diversity -- Living apart : segregation -- Living together then : a short history of urban encounter -- Living together now : modern zones of encounter -- Diversity advantage : the benefits of cross-cultural interaction -- The city through an intercultural lens -- A new intercultural citizenship -- Indicators of openness and interculturalism -- Conclusions : the ecology of the new civics. |
Responsibility: | Phil Wood and Charles Landry. |
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'This book reminds us - with both proof and passion - that there can be no truly creative or competitive cities without first having curiosity, compassion, conviviality and cooperation.'Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class'A much-needed addition to the literature.'Kathy Pain, director of Globalization and World Cities Spatial Planning Unit, Loughborough University'Wood and Landry have emerged as the leading exponents in the UK of the path from multiculturalism to interculturalism... Their refreshingly grounded approach builds on actual examples and provides inspiring stories of the social and economic benefits of embracing diversity. A must-read for those involved in city building, community development and place making.'Leonie Sandercock, professor in urban planning and social policy, University of British Columbia'This is a highly topical area and with increasing concern about ghettos in our cities this would provide useful material.'Clive Harridge, President of RTPI'This book is a fantastic achievement ... a valuable, and highly useful study.'Macroscopio'This book is a fantastic achievement by the authors. It offers a concise overview of extant literature and policies, as well as hands-on recommendations for local administration. A must-read study.'Orhan Kaya, alderman for participation and culture, Rotterdam, The Netherlands'This book is a welcome celebration of urban cultural diversity that lays out new concepts and policies to enhance recognition across the social and cultural divide, but without ducking the very real challenges.'Professor Ash Amin, Department of Geography, Durham University'This book is an important addition to the existing literature and a valuable resource for all the professionals in the built environment.'Institution of Civil Engineers Read more...


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- Multiculturalism.
- Urban policy.
- City and town life.
- Cross-cultural orientation.
- Multiculturalisme.
- Politique urbaine.
- Vie urbaine.
- Formation transculturelle.
- SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
- SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
- SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies.
- Urban policy -- Great Britain.
- Multiculturalism -- Great Britain.
- Multikulturelle Gesellschaft
- Stadtentwicklung
- Stadtleben
- Multiculturele samenlevingen.
- Steden.