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The comprehensive volume focuses on spatial, temporal, conceptual
and empirical approaches to various elements of urban dynamics,
environment and urban health. It demonstrates a multidisciplinary
account of the significant dimensions of urbanization and urban
life. Chapters by leading international experts are presented in
sections on urban dynamics, Urban Environmental Issues, Urban
Health Problems and Urban Development, Planning and Policies. Each
chapter provides a breadth of information on conceptual and
empirical studies of urban issues. It enables the readers to
understand the interconnections of various vital elements of each
urban-related topical issue locally, regionally and globally.
Extensive maps, charts, diagrams and tables as cartographic tools
facilitate the reader’s understanding. It also outlines an action
plan for policy program change in both the developed and less
developed countries toward sustainable urban development and
environment for better health, prosperity and quality of life of
the present and future urban population. It is an indispensable
reference for students, research scholars of geography and
environmental, medical, and social sciences at undergraduate and
postgraduate levels.
This comprehensive volume provides a broad overview of quality of
life issues covering a wide geographical region: North America,
Europe, parts of Africa, East Asia, and South Asia. Spread over
more than 25 chapters, it includes the latest findings from these
regions to provide a multidisciplinary account of the major
dimensions of quality of life, and therefore has a vast scope. The
volume is divided into four thematic parts: theoretical dimension;
Demographic dimension; socio-cultural and economic dimensions; and
urban and environment related dimensions. Extensive maps, diagrams
and tables accompany the discussions and facilitate understanding.
This is an indispensable reference and serves the interest of
students and scholars of human geography, economics, demography,
sociology, anthropology, social work, and philosophy. It is
particularly useful for those engaged in further research on
quality of life issues.
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