Description:
Some 30 years after Glasgow turned towards regeneration, indicators of its built environment, its health, its economic performance and its quality of life remain below UK averages. This interdisciplinary study examines the ongoing transformation of Glasgow as it transitioned from a de-industrial to a post-industrial city during the 20th and 21st centuries. Looking at the diverse issues of urban policy, regeneration and economic and social change, it considers the evolving lived experiences of Glaswegians.
Contributors explore the actions required to secure the gains of regeneration and create an economically competitive, socially just and sustainable city, establishing a theory that moves beyond post-industrialism and serves as a model for similar cities globally.
Brief description: Claire Bynner is Lecturer in Social Justice and Community Action at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh.
Review Quotes: "This book is an insightful and well-edited collection of academic texts. It should appeal to and deserve a wide readership, including policy makers, researchers and students." Town Planning Review