The Rise of the Creative Class - by Richard Florida (Paperback)

The Rise of the Creative Class is a groundbreaking book that explores the transformation of our cities in the 21st century.

Written by world-renowned urbanist Richard Florida, this book identifies a new social class - the Creative Class - who are reshaping the economy, geography, and workplace.

This class includes engineers, managers, academics, musicians, researchers, designers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, poets, and programmers, among others.

Florida provides a detailed profile of this Creative Class, examining their global impact and the factors that shape quality of place in our changing cities and suburbs.

The book is now updated with a new preface that considers the latest developments in our changing cities.

This definitive edition offers an insightful portrait of the values and lifestyles that will drive the 21st century economy, technologies, and social structures.

Whether you're a business leader, urban planner, or simply interested in understanding the future of work and society, The Rise of the Creative Class is a must-read.