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International Handbook of Urban Policy, Volume 1 - Contentious Global Issues (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
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International Handbook of Urban Policy, Volume 1 - Contentious Global Issues (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
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This first Handbook in a series of three original reference works
looks at globally contentious urban policy issues from a wide
variety of different angles and perspectives. Matters related to
urban densification, population mobility, urban inequality and
sustainability are analysed in a manner that will not only interest
the advanced student but also the novice.Urban policy covers a vast
field. This first volume combines chapters covering three broad
themes: policy issues pertaining to the spatial aspects of the
city; social and mobility issues; and issues of urban governance.
The spotlight initially falls on urban structure, urban
densification, the disappearing urban/rural divide, the urban
economic landscape and the transformation of socialist economies.
The Handbook then goes on to focus on migration, social mobility,
crime, terrorism and social inequality. Finally, urban
sustainability and urban governance come under the spotlight.
Integration of the planning process, flexibilities in
infrastructure and areas of neglect in environmental management
feature strongly in this section of the Handbook. Books of this
nature are often slanted in one particular direction: however, this
Handbook's approach is different. Not only has the editor avoided
shying away from politically sensitive issues but contributions
have also been included that reflect distinct differences of
opinion on politically sensitive issues - hence the volume's
subtitle of 'contentious global issues'. As a Handbook, the
chapters have been written not only for the advanced student and
academics but also with undergraduate students in mind. The
Handbook will appeal to scholars and researchers of geography and
urban and development planning, demography and social science and
environmental scientists for the focus on urban sustainability
issues.
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