| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 327 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
WIDER studies in development economics |
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Studies in development economics.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Data and definitions -- Economic benefits of urbanization -- Urbanization : social consequences -- Urban violence -- Urban planning and governance -- Epilogue |
| Summary |
This volume presents a collection that focuses on urbanization and its implications for economic development. Written for an advanced audience with an interest in urban economics and cities, the book contains case studies from India, Brazil, Tanzania, Lebanon, and South Africa |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Urbanization -- Economic aspects -- Developing countries
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Urbanization -- Economic aspects
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Developing countries
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Beall, Jo, 1952-
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Guha-Khasnobis, Basudeb
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Kanbur, S. M. Ravi, 1954-
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Oxford University Press
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| ISBN |
9780199590148 |
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0199590141 |
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9780191595493 |
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0191595497 |
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