Globalizing L. A. Trade, Infrastructure, and Regional Development

Name: Globalizing L. A. Trade, Infrastructure, and Regional Development
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ISBN: 9780804746816

ISBN-10: 0804746818

ISBN-13: 9780804746816

Edition: 2004

Authors: Steven Erie

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The author chronicles LA's emergence as the nation's leading trade centre and gateway to the Pacific Rim in the 20th century, exploring recent epic battles over port development, expanding LAX, creating a new international airport in Orange County, building the Alameda Corridor rail link and more.

Book details

List price: $32.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Publication date: 2/24/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 330
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 1.474
Language: English



Tables, Figures, and Photos


Preface



Overview



"Gateway for the Pacific Rim"



Regional Trade Catalysts: Local Markets and Governments



Historical Development: Entrepreneurial Visions and Deeds, 1880-1992



Local Foundations: Creating the Global Gateways, 1880-1932



Building for Regional and Global Markets: Leadership and Innovation, 1933-1992



Mounting Challenges: The Riordan Years, 1993-2001



Weathering Storms at the Ports



Building Trade Corridors



International-Airport Development: At Stall Speed



The New Millennium: At the Global Crossroads



Rethinking Global Los Angeles: New Challenges and Formulas


Notes


Index