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“It is indeed paradoxical that an industry which epitomizes all that is new and up-to-date at the same time harbours some of the oldest and least desirable attributes of work in manufacturing industry.”

Quote by Peter Dicken

Book:Global Shift: Transforming the World Economy

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Global Shift: Transforming the World Economy

This comprehensive book delves into the dynamics of economic transformation, analyzing how various factors influence the world economy and its future trajectory. more

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Peter Dicken is a prominent geographer known for his research in urban and regional development, globalization, and economic geography. His work has had a significant impact on understanding the complex relationships between globalization and local development. more

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Book:Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

Source: Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

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“In the United Kingdom, for example, the sheer overwhelming dominance of London makes it extremely for provincial cities to develop more than a very restricted financial function. London, in that sense, is akin to the notorious upas tree, a fabulous Javanese tree so poisonous that it destroys all life for many miles around itself.”

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Book:Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

Source: Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

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Book:Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

Source: Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

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Book:Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

Source: Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

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Book:Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

Source: Global Shift: Reshaping the Global Economic Map in the 21st Century

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Book:Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy

Source: Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy

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