Overview

This volume looks at the nature and characteristics of 21st-century Asian urbanization. It provides a basic framework, particularly as it relates to the patterns, characteristics and problems associated with urbanization. Urban structural models are discussed in relation to their applicability and non-applicability. It is pointed out that if the 19th and 20th centuries were for Europe and America, the 21st century is for Asia, and more so when we consider the prospects of urbanization and economic growth. This book should be of relevance to researchers and students working in the fields of social geography, Asian studies, urban economies, urban and regional planning and social issues.

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Author:   Ashok K. Dutt ,  A.G. Noble ,  G. Venugopal ,  S. Subbiah
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2004 ed.
Volume:   75
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.370kg
ISBN:  

9781402015762

ISBN 10:   1402015763
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   31 December 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Challenges to Asian Urbanization in the 21st Century: An Introduction.- A Half-Century of the World City: Asian and African Cities.- Post-Colonial Cities in the Global Era: A Comparative Study of Mumbai and Accra.- Colombo and the Pattern of South Asian and Port City Models.- The Development of Hill Stations as Urban Centers.- Communicative Planning Practice in an Undemocratic society: Hong Kong Case.- Central Planning and Market Elements in Viet Nam’s Economy.- Recent Planning Strategies in Jerusalem.- A Spatio-Temporal, Functional Classification of Indian Cities.- Ambient Air Quality in Delhi 1988–1994: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis.- Environmental Degradation and Health:Urban Growth and Health Risks in Pondicherry.- Pollution Parameters in Asian Cities.- Mitigating Rural-Urban Exodus: Multi-Objective Spatial Design of Rural Biomass Energy.- The Role of Secondary Cities in Rapidly Industrializing Countries:The Example of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.- Assessing Rail Network History in Japan’s Kanto Region.- Urban Development of South Asia.

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