Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewThe cities of Asia and the Pacific are at the epicentre of development in what is arguably, the most populous, culturally distinctive, and economically powerful region in the world. 16 major cities such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok, Singapore, Auckland, Kuala Lumpur and Santiago, located in countries as diverse as Mexico and Vietnam, Samoa and India, China and Australia, exemplify the changing patterns of development across this vast region of the world. By tracking economic and social trends the contributors to this collection reveal how a wide range of political and cultural factors have interacted over time to provide a powerful explanation for the shape and characteristics of ‘the city’ today. Based on a collaborative research programme and drawing on the work of local researchers, this book examines the realities of city development characterised by domestic migration, spatial and social fragmentation, squatter settlements and gated communities, economic experiments and the emergence of the ‘Asian Tigers’. The collection as a whole records the way in which countries in this region have moved from underdevelopment to become global economic and political powers. This book provides a fascinating journey through Asia and the Pacific by generating an insiders’ view of each city and an insight into national development. As such it will be of great interest to students and scholars interested in: the Asian and Pacific region; in disciplines such as economics, politics, geography and sociology; and in policy domains such as urban planning and economic development. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ian Shirley , Carol NeillPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781138814424ISBN 10: 1138814423 Pages: 298 Publication Date: 27 April 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction: Asia and the Pacific Part I Asia 2. Vietnam: Hochiminh 3. Thailand: Bangkok 4. Singapore: Singapore 5. Philippines: Manila 6. Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur 7. Japan: Tokyo 8. Indonesia: Jakarta 9. India: Mumbai 10. India: Pune 11. China: Shanghai Part II Pacific/Oceania 12. Samoa: Apia 13. New Zealand: Auckland 14. Fiji: Suva 15. Australia: Melbourne Part III Pacific Rim 16. Mexico: Guadalajara 17. Chile: Santiago 18. Conclusion: The World’s Experimental LaboratoriesReviewsAuthor InformationIan Shirley is Pro Vice Chancellor and Professor of Public Policy at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is the research leader and Director of the Asian and Pacific Development Programme. Carol Neill is a Senior Researcher engaged in the Asian and Pacific Development Programme. She is employed by the Institute of Public Policy at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
