Worlding Cities is the first serious examination of Asian urbanism to highlight the connections between different Asian models and practices of urbanization. It includes important contributions from a respected group of scholars across a range of generations, disciplines, and sites of study. * Describes the new theoretical framework of 'worlding' * Substantially expands and updates the themes of capital and culture * Includes a unique collection of authors across generations, disciplines, and sites of study * Demonstrates how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony make possible urban development and limit urban politics