Global Cities

ARTICLE: Abrahamson, M. (2004). Chapter 4: Cities in the Global Economy in Global Cities. New York: Oxford University Press, 71-94.

or

ARTICLE: Wu, J. (2011). Globalization and Emerging Office and Commercial Landscapes in Shanghai. Urban Geography, 32, 511-530

Which article do you agree with or best represents your view on global cities and why?

The following criteria will be used to evaluate your original posts:Due by Thursday 11:59 pm

• Must begin with a quotation from either article (with page number);
• Must have at least 300 words (not including the required quote) with proper spelling and grammar;
• Must include your explanation of how the quotation address one of the Meta-themes

The following criteria will be used to evaluate your responses to other students: Due by Sunday 11:59 pm

• Must have at least 150 words (not including the required quotation from the other student’s post);
• Must address something mentioned explicitly in the other student’s post in an appropriate and relevant manner.