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Record Nr.

UNINA9910350287303321

Autore

Wei Houkai

Titolo

Urbanization in China [[electronic resource] ] : The Path to Harmony and Prosperity / / by Houkai Wei

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

981-13-1408-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XV, 235 p. 33 illus.)

Collana

Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path, , 2363-6866

Disciplina

304.2

Soggetti

Human Geography

Social policy

Sustainable development

Social Policy

Sustainable Development

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Urbanization in China: History and Review -- The Essentials of the New China-Model Approach to Urbanization -- Strategic Thinking about Urbanization in China -- Resizing Towns and Cities in China -- Optimizing the Spatial Distribution of Cities in China -- Administrative Levels and Size Growth of Chinese Cities -- Spatial Expansion Effect of Urbanization in China -- Recommendations for Comprehensive Improvements in Urban Development and Management -- Pushing Institutional Innovation in Urbanization.

Sommario/riassunto

This book traces the history of urbanization in China and discusses major problems and challenges the country is facing as it undergoes a profound social transformation. The author argues that as China tries to build not just more but also better cities, i.e., cities that are not only economically competitive but also people- and environment-friendly, it should adopt urbanization strategies and policies that promote integrated development for both rural and urban areas, and coordination among otherwise disparate objectives – such as industrialization, ecological modernization, informatization and cultural heritage preservation – nationwide and at various scales.