GGR124H1 Chapter Notes -Global City
Document Summary
Adaption from a nomadic (hunter-gatherer) lifestyle toward permanent residential areas. Developing different ways of domesticating wildlife and being able to use them in their lifestyles. Agricultural innovations improved the production of crops less people were needed to produce more. The division of labor marks a point when people become more specialized in what they are able to do. (for example, farmers developed their techniques on farming rather than having to worry about other matters) Unlike chicago school (rings focused around the center), doesn"t focus on the central business district. La growth is driven by the businesses driven by the areas outside the city. Highly influenced by corporate and dominant activity- no organic, dependent on flow of trade coming in. Industrialization decreases so urbanization increases with the service industry. Urbanization waves: european wave- 18th century in europe and north america- technology, rapid growth after the 1950s- took place in developing countries- urban life.
