What makes a city “global”?

Essay , 2012 , 4 Pages , Grade: B

Sociology - Habitation and Urban Sociology

Nowadays globalization occurs in places where a mass of people work and live in cities. However, for a city to achieve the title of being global, it must have values and ideas that will have an impact of the rest of the world. “Global city is a term that raises an understanding for the cognoscenti” (Low, 2005: p218). Low (2005) further says that a global city is a city that is well thought out to be an important node in the world’s economic system. A global city has wealth, power and influence to other countries as well as hosts the largest capital markets. Moreover, a city that has wealthy multinational companies, good infrastructure, better economy, well-educated and diverse populations and powerful organizations as well as a good political structure that are linked to the other parts of the world like nowhere else is considered to be global (Badcock, 2002: p31). A global city, therefore, is the world’s most important and influential city that covers the dimensions of the globalization. These dimensions are cultural experience, business activity, human capital as well as political engagement. London, New York, Paris, Rome and Tokyo are one of the most well-known global cities as it provides global competitiveness for its citizens and companies.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• What makes a city "global"?
• Reference

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This text explores the concept of a "global city" and examines the factors that contribute to a city's global status. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of what makes a city globally influential and how cities compete for this designation.

• Cultural Influence and Heritage
• Economic Power and Growth
• Infrastructure and Human Capital
• Political Engagement and Influence
• Competition and Interconnectedness

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The text begins by defining the concept of a global city, highlighting its role as a significant node in the world's economic system. It emphasizes the importance of cultural influence, economic power, infrastructure, and political engagement in achieving global city status. The text then delves into specific examples of global cities, such as Rome, New York, and Tokyo, showcasing their unique characteristics and contributions to the global landscape. Rome's rich cultural heritage, New York's economic dominance, Tokyo's advanced infrastructure, and London's political influence are discussed as key factors in their global city status. The text concludes by exploring the competitive nature of global cities, highlighting the interconnectedness and network flows that shape the global economy.

Schlüsselwörter

The key themes and keywords of the text include global city, globalization, cultural influence, economic power, infrastructure, human capital, political engagement, competition, interconnectedness, and global capitalism. The text examines the characteristics and factors that contribute to a city's global status, highlighting the role of cultural heritage, economic growth, infrastructure development, and political influence in shaping a city's global identity.

• College: Monash University, South Africa Campus
• Course: International Studies
• Grade: B
• Author: Zubeda Issa Mohammed (Author)
• Publication Year: 2012
• Pages: 4
• Catalog Number: V279988
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656741732
• ISBN (Book): 9783656741657
• Language: English
• Tags: globalcity, rome, newyork, tokyo, economy, international, global, city