City of Revolution Restructuring Manchester

Jamie Peck, Kevin Ward

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Publisher's Synopsis

Provides a critical account of one of Europe's most celebrated examples of urban transformation, getting beneath the hype to ask what has really changed in the 'new' Manchester.. The first comprehensive account of contemporary political and economic change in Manchester.. Explores the costs and consequences of making the transition from an industrial to a post-industrial or 'entrepreneurial' city, with broad implications for other major cities.

About the Publisher

Manchester University Press

Founded in 1904, MUP is the third largest University Press in England and publishes monographs and textbooks by authors from all over the world. Currently publishing 145 new books a year and managing a portfolio of 14 journals as well as an extensive backlist of over 1000 titles, the Press sells more than 150,000 books each year to a global audience. The Press exports some 50 percent of output to more than 60 countries using representatives in Britain, Ireland and Europe and agents elsewhere including North America, Canada and Australia.

Book information

ISBN:	9780719058875
Publisher:	Manchester University Press
Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Pub date:	29 Aug 2002
DEWEY:	307.3420942733
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	256
Weight:	431g
Height:	216mm
Width:	138mm
Spine width:	25mm