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CONT WORLD CITIES: LONDON: GEOGRAPHY HISTORY CULTURE

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B2B & B2C

<P>London is one of the largest cultural and financial centers in the world. How did it become the capital city of the United Kingdom, and what is life like in this global city today? Narrative chapters cover a wide range of topics in this volume, examining such themes as location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, London in pop culture, and London's future. Inset boxes entitled <Q>Life in the City</Q> include personal memoirs from people who are from or have lived in London, allowing readers a glimpse into daily life in the city. Sidebars, a chronology, and a bibliography round out the text. This volume is ideal for students and general readers who are interested in learning about life in this global city.</P>

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Recent Titles in Contemporary World Cities.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Series Foreword.
Preface.
Chronology.
Maps.
1: Location.
2: People.
3: History.
4: Politics.
5: Economy.
6: Environment and Sustainability.
7: Local Crime and Violence.
8: Security Issues.
9: Natural Hazards and Emergency Management.
10: Culture and Lifestyle.
11: The City in Popular Culture.
12: The Future.
Select Bibliography.
Index.
About the Author.

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