Global Perspectives on Urbanization

Essays in Honor of Debnath Mookherjee

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Beskrivning

The emerging and continuing challenge of cities and urbanization has become a forefront in current global concerns. Professors George Pomeroy's and Gerald Webster's book, Global Perspectives on Urbanization, addresses an expanse of challenges related to poverty and the environment. From Mexico City to Eastern Europe and from the slum dwellers to gentrification, this book offers a global perspective. Drawing from research in both developed and developing world contexts, each chapter provides the reader with viewpoints from recognized global leaders in the field. Empirically well-founded, this study appeals to urbanists and planners, geographers and sociologists, as well as those generally interested in urban studies. Analyzing historical perspectives, the roles of universities and research, globalization, and poverty (among many others), this comprehensive book provides a thoroughly researched wealth of information.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2007-11-12
Mått:155 x 230 x 20 mm
Vikt:376 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:258
Förlag:University Press of America
ISBN:9780761839101

Utforska kategorier

Sociala grupper och identitet inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

George Pomeroy is Associate Professor of Geography - Earth Science at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in geography from Western Washington University before receiving his Ph.D. in Urban Studies at The University of Akron. His topical research interests are in urban and regional planning, and regional development, with regional specializations in China and India.Gerald Webster is the chair of the Department of Geography at the University of Wyoming. He received his B.A. in political science from the University of Colorado-Denver, his M.S. in geography from Western Washington University, and his Ph.D. in geography from the University of Kentucky. His research interests are largely in political geography, urban geography and planning. He has published over 75 articles and book chapters including selections in Political Geography, the Journal of Geography, the Professional Geographer, the Geographical Review and the Southeastern Geographer.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 PrefaceChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 Historical Perspectives on Differential UrbanizationChapter 4 The Role of Universities and Research in Future Urban Economic DevelopmentChapter 5 Gentrification, Class, and Growth Management in Seattle, 1990–2000Chapter 6 Who Pays for Education? The Urban-Suburban Conflict in Summit County, OhioChapter 7 A Major Challenge for Romanian Towns: The "Large Habitats"Chapter 8 Brownfields Redevelopment and Pennsylvania's "Growing Greener" Initiatives: The Case of Letterkenny Army DepotChapter 9 "Bow Wave" or "Development Flotsam"? Diffusion of Land Use Regulations in PennsylvaniaChapter 10 Rich and Poor in KolkataChapter 11 Globalization and the Restructuring of Urban Space in Mexico CityChapter 12 Poverty in Winnipeg: A Study in Urban-Social GeographyPart 13 IndexPart 14 About the Contributors