Struggling Giants: City-Region Governance in London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo

The book is in excellent condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. There are no inscriptions, signatures, or library markings. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, but the covers and spine show minimal wear, preserving the book's clean and professional appearance.

"Struggling Giants: City-Region Governance in London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo" is authored by Paul Kantor, Christian Lefèvre, Asato Saito, H. V. Savitch, and Andy Thornley and published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2012. This hardcover edition explores the complexities of city-region governance in some of the world's most significant urban areas, focusing on London, New York, Paris, and Tokyo. As part of the Globalization and Community series (Volume 20), this book provides an in-depth analysis of the political and administrative challenges faced by these major cities. The authors, recognized experts in urban studies and political science, offer a comparative study that is both scholarly and accessible. This first edition is printed on acid-free paper, ensuring its longevity for collectors and researchers alike. The book's condition is excellent, with no signs of wear or library markings, although it lacks a dust jacket.