| Description |
1 online resource (328 pages) |
| Series |
SAGE Focus Editions ; 148 |
| Contents |
Introduction -- John D Kasarda and Allan M Parnell Third World Urban Development Issues The Third World City -- Sally E Findley Developmental Policy and Issues Efficiency and Welfare in LDC Mega-Cities -- Harry W Richardson Urbanization, Development and Economic Efficiency -- A S Oberai Urban Land and Housing Issues Facing the Third World -- Ellen M Brennan Job Creation Needs in Third World Cities -- Dennis A Rondinelli and John D Kasarda Small Enterprise Promotion as an Urban Development Strategy -- Ray Bromley Privatization of Urban Services and Infrastructure in Developing Countries -- Dennis A Rondinelli and John D Kasarda An Assessment of Experience Urbanization and the Environmental Risk Transition -- Kirk R Smith and Yok-shiu F Lee Transnational Capital Flows, Foreign Investments and Urban Growth in Developing Countries -- Victor Fung-Shuen Sit The Impact of Temporary Migration on Urban Places -- Sidney Goldstein Thailand and China as Case Studies Urban Aspects of Labor Migration -- Francisco Alba A Review on Exit Countries Third World Urbanization, Migration and Family Adaptation -- S Philip Morgan |
| Summary |
Gathering an internationally renowned group of scholars in urbanization and development studies, this work explores the impact of internal and international migration on cities in the Third World. Vital issues such as demographic trends, economic development, environmental impact, welfare and housing policy are examined across a variety of geographic locations. The book will be an invaluable resource for anyone engaged in policy or programme work in Third World development |
| Subject |
Urbanization -- Developing countries -- Congresses
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Cities and towns -- Developing countries -- Congresses
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Cities and towns
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Urbanization
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Developing countries
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| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kasarda, John Dr, editor
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Parnell, Allan Dr, editor
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| ISBN |
9781452252346 |
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1452252343 |
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