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What is a global city according to Sassen?

Saskia Sassen used the term "global city" in her 1991 work, The Global City: New York, London, Tokyo to refer to a city's power, status, and cosmopolitanism, rather than to its size. Following this view of cities, it is possible to rank the world's cities hierarchically.

Who are the authors of Sassen's 'global cities'?

The authors, Jon Beaverstock, Richard G. Smith and Peter J. Taylor, explicitly reference Sassen’s work, seeking to define global cities in terms of advanced producer services.

Who is Saskia Sassen?

from arie Graafland and deborah hauptmann (eds.), Cities in Transition(2001) Saskia Sassen e di TORS ’ NTR i O d UCT i ON Sociologist Saskia Sassen taught for many years at the University of Chicago and is now the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology and a member of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University.