Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century - New priorities, new philosophies (Paperback)

Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century examines a number of related themes including: the traditional approach of local and regional planning initiatives developed within the context of national goals; the current decline of bi-polar political and ideological blocs; political decentralization and concurrent economic centralization including the growth of multi-national corporations; devolution of centralized planning powers to regions and localities, and the rise and acceptance of sustainable development concepts. The book is divided into five parts addressing: 1 - adjustments to political, economic and social change; 2 the problems of urban housing and housing and health; 3 - adjustments to environmental change, development policies and sustainability; 4 - the problem of rapid urban growth and mega cities; 5 - adjustments of changing urban networks. The contributors are from several countries worldwide and the chapters examine the issues at a global level.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2020
First published:	1998
Authors:	Allen G. Noble • Frank J. Costa • Robert B Kent
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	396
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-26889-0
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Regional geography Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General
LSN:	1-138-26889-5
Barcode:	9781138268890

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