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Final Exam. Wednesday, December 12 th 10:10am Bring Blue Book. The Future of Urban Politics and Urban Research. What are the major theoretical issues of urbanism in this new millennium? . How has globalization transformed urban life?
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Final Exam • Wednesday, December 12th 10:10am • Bring Blue Book
What are the major theoretical issues of urbanism in this new millennium? • How has globalization transformed urban life? • How has technology and information technology transformed urban life? • How should we take race and gender into account when formulating a vision of the city?
Globalization • Competition • Immigration • Culture change • Outsourcing • Tourism • Economic opportunities • Terrorism (what does Marcuse say?) • Environment
Technology • Internet • Virtual communities • Tele-commuting • Surveillance • Environment • Sustainability
Race and Gender • Dead issue? Absolute? • Is it all about class now? • Social Justice • Distribution of wealth, health, space, work • Are there any gender issues? • Latino Power?