Thx for the response and the link to the 2004 paper, very handy. Bear in mind that I dont' agree/disagree with Sassen's theory. It was an opportunity to think about global culture networks.
As the author of the mindjack article on Sassen's "Global Cities" concept, I must say I'm fascinated and delighted to see all the discussion.
Regardless of whether or not you agree with Sassen's basic premise, it does provide an interesting opportunity to muse on the effects of digital cultural production and reproduction.
My own theory of Panarchy is considerably different than Sassen's "Global Cities." Where we agree is that networks are on the rise, and old-fashioned power hierarchies are waning. All else is details.
I do think this transformation is something unique in human history.
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thanks for actually reading it ;-)
good comments too
-paul
Sassen, Burt, Weber...
these are Wired authors?
Thx for the response and the link to the 2004 paper, very handy. Bear in mind that I dont' agree/disagree with Sassen's theory. It was an opportunity to think about global culture networks.
As the author of the mindjack article on Sassen's "Global Cities" concept, I must say I'm fascinated and delighted to see all the discussion.
Regardless of whether or not you agree with Sassen's basic premise, it does provide an interesting opportunity to muse on the effects of digital cultural production and reproduction.
My own theory of Panarchy is considerably different than Sassen's "Global Cities." Where we agree is that networks are on the rise, and old-fashioned power hierarchies are waning. All else is details.
I do think this transformation is something unique in human history.