Age of the City

In "Age of the City," authors Ian Goldin and Tom Lee-Devlin explore the pivotal role cities play in addressing pressing global challenges like inequality, social division, pandemics, and climate change. Highlighting historical and contemporary examples, they argue that as more than half of humanity resides in urban areas, the need for fairer, more cohesive, and sustainable societies begins within our cities. The book assesses the consequences of globalization and technological advancements that have led to concentrated wealth in major metropolises, while also examining the widening gap between social classes. Throughout, Goldin and Lee-Devlin stress the urgent crossroads at which cities find themselves, underscoring their significance in shaping our collective future.