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Centrality, Hierarchy and Heterarchy of Worldwide Corporate Networks

In: International Handbook of Globalization and World Cities

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  • Bert van der Knaap

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This Handbook offers an unrivalled overview of current research into how globalization is affecting the external relations and internal structures of major cities in the world.

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  • Ronald Wall & Bert van der Knaap, 2011. "Centrality, Hierarchy and Heterarchy of Worldwide Corporate Networks," Chapters, in: Ben Derudder & Michael Hoyler & Peter J. Taylor & Frank Witlox (ed.), International Handbook of Globalization and World Cities, chapter 19, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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