Urbanization in the Global South: Perspectives and Challenges

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Synopsis
This book examines the challenges of urbanization in the global south and the linkages between urbanization, economic development and urban poverty from the perspectives of cities in Asia, Africa and Latin America. It focuses on various aspects of urbanization ranging from food security and public services like sanitation, water and electricity to the finances of cities and externalities associated with the urbanization process. The volume also highlights the importance of participatory urban governance for cities in India with comparative perspectives from other countries. It further focuses on the urbanization of poverty, livelihood in urban areas, overconsumption and nutrition and ecology. Based on primary data, the chapters in the volume review trends, opportunities, challenges, governance and strategies of several countries at different levels of urbanization, with several case studies from India. This multidisciplinary volume will be of great interest to researchers and students of development studies, sociology, economics and urban planning and policy. It will also be useful for policymakers, think tanks and practitioners in the area of urbanization.
Copyright:
2022

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
330 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000426366
Related ISBNs:
9781003093282, 9780367553906, 9780367527877
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
selection and editorial matter, Kala S Sridhar and George Mavrotas
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Kala S Sridhar
Edited by:
George Mavrotas

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