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UNINA9910791076103321 |
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Third world cities : problems, policies, and prospects / / John D. Kasarda, Allan M. Parnell, editors |
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Newbury Park, : SAGE, c1993 |
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ISBN |
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1-4833-2529-6 |
1-4522-5234-3 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xvii, 310 pages) : illustrations |
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Collana |
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Sage focus editions ; ; 148 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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KasardaJohn D |
ParnellAllan M |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Urbanization - Developing countries - Congresses |
Cities and towns - Developing countries - Congresses |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover ; Contents; Preface; Introduction: Third World Urban Development Issues; Chapter 1 - The Third World City: Development Policy and Issues; Chapter 2 - Efficiency and Welfare in LDC Mega-Cities; Chapter 3 - Urbanization, Development, and Economic Efficiency; Chapter 4 - Urban Land and Housing Issues Facing the Third World; Chapter 5 - Job Creation Needs in Third World Cities; Chapter 6 - Small-Enterprise Promotion as an Urban Development Strategy; Chapter 7 - Privatization of Urban Services and Infrastructure in Developing Countries: An Assessment of Experience |
Chapter 8 - Urbanization and the Environmental Risk Transition; Chapter 9 - Transnational Capital Flows, Foreign Investments, and Urban Growth in Developing Countries; Chapter 10 - The Impact of Temporary Migration on Urban Places: Thailand and China as Case Studies; Chapter 11 - Urban Aspects of Labor Migration: A Review of Exit Countries; Chapter 12 - Third World Urbanization, Migration, and Family Adaptation; Bibliography; Author Index; Subject Index; About the Authors and Editors |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Gathering an internationally renowned group of scholars in urbanization and development studies, this work explores the impact of internal and international migration on cities in the Third World. Vital |
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issues such as demographic trends, economic development, environmental impact, welfare and housing policy are examined across a variety of geographic locations. The book will be an invaluable resource for anyone engaged in policy or programme work in Third World development. |
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