New global frontier, the: urbanization, poverty and environment in the 21st century
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781844075591
Date de publication :
20 août 2008
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
740 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The world's developing countries may be experiencing massive increases in their urban populations over the 21st century. This book emphasizes the need to transform urbanization into a positive force for development. It reviews the demography of the urban transition, focusing on the importance of beneficial rural-urban connections.