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OverviewThis fascinating book explores environmental, institutional, social and cultural aspects of sustainability in a variety of towns and cities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. The contributors focus particularly on meeting the needs of the urban poor. The main themes are:urban environmental management with particular reference to economic activities and housing achieving institutional, social and cultural sustainability managing urban development processes to reduce their environmental impacts, to improve the produced built environments and sustain improved practices. Drawing on case studies of individual cities (Lahore, Shanghai, Medellin, Florianopolis, Hofuf, Cairo) and countries (South Africa, Mozzambique, Iran) as well as comparative research and analytical procedures, the international group of contributors evaluate government policies and practices and make suggestions for improvements Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sam Romaya , Carole Rakodi , Nick HallPublisher: Practical Action Publishing Imprint: Practical Action Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.30cm Weight: 0.550kg ISBN: 9781853395413ISBN 10: 1853395412 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 15 December 2002 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSam Romaya is an architect-planner specializing in urban planning, urban design and urban conservation with interest in developing countries in general and the Middle East in particular. Carole Rakodi, geographer and town planner, is Professor of International Urban Development in the International Development Department, School of Public Policy, at the University of Birmingham. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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