Cities And Development 2Ed (Pb 2016)

Book Details

• Author: Sean Fox

• Publisher: Routledge

• Edition: 2

• Binding: Paperback

• ISBN: 9780415740722

• Number of Pages: 358

• Release Date: 11-02-2016

• Language: English

• Model Number: 34 black & white illustrations, 12 black

• Part Number: 34 black & white illustrations, 12 black

About The Book

Cities and Development (2nd Edition) by Sean Fox provides a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic relationship between urbanism and development in the contemporary world. This updated edition addresses the profound implications of urbanization, focusing on the global shift from rural to urban living. With the majority of the population now residing in cities, particularly in developing regions, the book analyzes the challenges and opportunities this presents in terms of poverty reduction, economic growth, human security, and environmental change.

The second edition expands on the original work with two entirely new chapters: one on the links between urbanization and environmental change, and another on urban governance and politics. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book engages with key debates in urban studies, geography, and international development studies.

Key topics include the historical origins of world urbanization, the role cities play in economic development, the complexities of managing urban land, housing, infrastructure, and services, as well as the social challenges such as urban poverty, crime, and conflict. The book also includes case studies, chapter summaries, questions for discussion, and further reading suggestions, making it an essential resource for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, urban planners, policy makers, and development practitioners.