Illustrated by an interdisciplinary study of a typical 'postmodern city' in the north of England, this volume examines how post-industrial cities have reinvented themselves commercially, politically and spatially over the past two decades, with a particular focus on sport and le…
"The widespread concept of the 'postmodern city' is frequently linked to the decline of traditional manufacturing industries and a corresponding wane of white working-class culture. In place of these appear flexible working practices, a diversified workforce, and a greater empha…
Illustrated by an interdisciplinary study of a typical 'postmodern city' in the north of England - Leeds - this volume examines how such post-industrial cities have reinvented themselves, commercially, politically and spatially over the past two decades, with a particular focus …