For decades the cities of the developed world were seen as problem-beset relics from times of low mobility and slow communications. But now; their potential to sustain creativity; culture and innovation is perceived as crucial to success in a much more competitive global ecomony. The vital requirement to secure and sustain this success is argued to be the achievement of social cohesion.Working Capital provides a rigorous but accessible analysis of these key issues taking London as its test case. The book provides the first substantial analysis of key economic; social and structural issues that the new London administration needs to deal with. In a wider context; its critical assessment of the bases of the new urbanism and of the global city thesis will raise questions both about the adequacy of urban thinking and about the capacity of new institutions alone to resolve the fundamental problems faced by cities.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good Reference basic costumesBy Peter S MortensenWhile not as detailed or authentic as some more scholarly texts; this book provides a good; workable alternative for achieving a convincing period silhouette onstage; particularly for the non-professional costumer.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent resource for Knowledgeable costumerBy E. AtkinsonAn excellent overview of multiple periods of time. The patterns are clear and easy to follow to craft your own patterns. You do need some knowledge of fitting and drafting to translate them to full scale; these are not Simplicity graded patterns. An excellent source for the look and cut of multiple time periods and cuts.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Avoid if you canBy Ella QuentI would return this if I could. The book looks like the author had just learned to do computer pattern drafting and decided to write a book. The patterns have little to no historical accuracy and there is no subtlety to the cut of any of the garments . I suppose if someone wanted to cut a box this book would help but for a doublet; justacorp or anything historical you will spend hours fitting the sack that these drafts produce.