This title was first published in 2001. This book brings together an interdisciplinary team of European experts to discuss how the current transformations taking place in European cities have forced us to reconsider the traditional definitions of the city.
'This volume is an essential and original contribution to European urban research...Forward looking and essential reading for advanced students and professionals alike.' Patrick Le Galès, CEVIPOF (Sciences-Po/CNRS), France 'This is rich in ideas and other cities can take lessons.' Built Environment '...providing a much needed geograpical extension of he urban governance research agenda into the situation in European cities, this book is a potentially welcome addition to the literature.' Urban Studies