Abstract from the publisher : 
   A groundbreaking forum for intellectual debate, IJURR is at the   forefront of urban and regional research. With a cutting edge approach   to linking theoretical development and empirical research, and a   consistent demand for quality, IJURR encompasses key material from an   unparalleled range of critical, comparative and geographic perspectives.   Embracing a multidisciplinary approach to the field, IJURR is  essential  reading for social scientists with a concern for the complex,  changing  roles and futures of cities and regions.