As the material anchors of globalization, North America’s global port cities channel flows of commodities, capital, and tourists. This book explores how econo

Ports and cities are historically strongly linked, but the link between port and city growth has become weaker. This book examines how ports can regain their ro

Traces the maritime routes and the historical networks that link port cities around the Atlantic world Port Cities of the Atlantic World brings together a colle

Global trends in policy and technology related fields are rapidly reshaping the port industry worldwide. International in scope, this volume provides multidisci

Seaports, as part of urban centers, play a major role in the cultural, social and economic life of the cities in which they are located, and through the links t