This book examines the nature and internal dynamics of China’s urban construction land (UCL) development, drawing insights from the recently developed theory of regional political ecology.
Tao Liu joined the College of Urban and Environmental Sciences at Peking University (China) from The University of Hong Kong, where he received a Ph.D. in Geography. Before that, he earned a master’s degree in Human Geography and bachelor’s degrees in Urban Planning and Economics from Peking University, China. His main research focus is urbanization, migration, urban land development, and urban and rural planning. Dr. Liu has published 2 books and more than 60 research articles in respected national and international journals. He has accumulated extensive experience from various urban consulting projects.
Innehållsförteckning
Introduction.- Interpreting the Development of Urban Construction Land in China.- Understanding Land Developments in a Globalizing World: Theoretical Alternatives.- Making Sense of China’s Urban Construction Land Development: Towards Dual-track Political Ecology.- Methodological Issues.- The Changing Geography of China’s Urban Construction Land.- Changing Institutions for The Development of Urban Construction Land.- Formal Development of China’s Urban Construction Land.- Informal Development of China’s Urban Construction Land. Urban Construction Land Development in Beijing.- Urban Construction Land Development in Shenzhen.- Conclusion.