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Third world cities : problems, policies, and prospects / / John D. Kasarda, Allan M. Parnell, editors



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Titolo: Third world cities : problems, policies, and prospects / / John D. Kasarda, Allan M. Parnell, editors Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Newbury Park, : SAGE, c1993
Edizione: 1st ed.
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xvii, 310 pages) : illustrations
Disciplina: 307.76091724
Soggetto topico: Urbanization - Developing countries
Cities and towns - Developing countries - Congresses
Altri autori: KasardaJohn D  
ParnellAllan M  
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Nota di contenuto: 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
Sommario/riassunto: 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 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.
Titolo autorizzato: Third world cities  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-4833-2529-6
1-4522-5234-3
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910824528503321
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Serie: SAGE Focus Editions