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Routledge Library Editions: Urbanization

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This collection brings together a series of volumes originally published from 1978 to 1997, offering a thorough academic investigation into urbanization. It covers diverse themes including urbanisation in developing nations, the dynamics of urban planning, societal and racial aspects of cities, economic growth, urbanisation under socialism, and the rural-urban divide, alongside broader principles and practices across different countries.
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The volumes in this set, originally published between 1978 and 1997, draw together research by leading academics in the area of urbanization, and provide a rigorous examination of related key issues.

The volumes examine urbanization in developing countries, urban planning, urban societies and race, economic growth, urbanization in socialist countries, and the dichotomy of rural versus urban, whilst also exploring the general principles and practices of urbanization in various countries.

This set will be of particular interest to students of sociology and urban studies, geography, and economics respectively.

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  • Routledge Library Editions: Urbanization
    The volumes in this set, originally published between 1978 and 1997, draw together research by leading academics in the area of urbanization, and provide a rigorous examination of related key issues. The volumes examine urbanization in developing countries, urban planning, urban societies and race, economic growth, urbanization in socialist countries, and the dichotomy of rural versus urban, whilst also exploring...
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ISBN: 9780815380146

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 25 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education

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Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 4370g

Pages: 2276

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