This book decenters the perspective on the urban, foregrounds urban struggle, and transcends rural-urban and north-south divides.
Initially published in 1981, this book examines the problems of housing provision for the urban poor in developing countries, within the context of the development process as a whole.
Cities are not only home to around half of the global population but also major centers of economic activity and innovation.
It relates urbanisation in the developing world to changes in the broader global economic system, as well as looking at the urbanisation process over time.
Study is confined to Ghaziabad District of Uttar Pradesh.
Contents: Urbanisation and the Environment, Urbanisation and Globalisation, Population Growth and Urbanisation, In Defence of the City Urban Development a Key for Survival, Urbanisation in India and Limitations, Land Tenure: Securing Land ...
The Metropolitan Century explains why people move into cities and shows that the ongoing urbanisation process promises to improve economic conditions and the well-being of the world's population.
First published in 1985, this book reconsiders the whole question of urbanisation and planning in the Third World.
Cities are gaining importance and influence worldwide.