Foreword to the thematic issue on cities in global capitalism

Peter Kumer; Danijel Davidovič

doi:10.18690/rg.18.2.3574

Peter Kumer University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography; Maribor, Slovenia. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5923-9823
Danijel Davidovič University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography; Maribor, Slovenia. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3515-6139

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/rg.18.2.3574

Keywords: urban geography, global capitalism, digital labor, environmental change, urban resilience, sustainable development

Abstract

This thematic issue investigates the complex interactions between urban environments and global capitalism. It includes a range of case studies and theoretical analyses that delve into the effects of global economic forces on urban spaces. The papers explore various topics, such as the transformation of labor markets due to digital capitalism, the impact of economic activities on urban climate resilience, and the challenges of sustainable urban development. The issue highlights the necessity of interdisciplinary approaches to understand and address the dynamic relationship between urban geographies and global economic systems.

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Author Biographies

Peter Kumer, University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography; Maribor, Slovenia.

E-mail: peter.kumer@um.si.

Danijel Davidovič, University of Maribor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography; Maribor, Slovenia.

E-mail: danijel.davidovic@um.si.

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