The Global Edge: Miami in the Twenty-First Century

by Ariel C. Armony, Ariel C Armony

Over the last quarter century, no other city like Miami has rapidly transformed into a global city. The Global Edge charts the social tensions and unexpected consequences of this remarkable process of change. Acting as a follow-up to the highly successful City on the Edge, The Global Edge examines Miami in the context of globalization and scrutinizes its newfound place as a major international city. Written by two well-known scholars in the field, the book examines Miami’s rise as a finance and banking center and the simultaneous emergence of a highly diverse but contentious ethnic mosaic. The Global Edge serves as a case study of Miami’s present cultural, economic, and political transformation, and describes how its future course can provide key lessons for other metropolitan areas throughout the world. 

Genres: Nonfiction

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2018

Reviews

[Dana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed learning about the historical context and factual data that aids in the structure and composition of the city of Miami. I am know aware of the background of many institutions and places involving Miami. The book is very well written, although it would have better if the author used a non Academia style of writing. The authors continually provided things to consider in regards to the city of Miami (Miami-Dade County) in regards to our past, present, and most importantly our future destination as a city.