Rural Settlement In An Urban World

Author : Michael Bunce
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138998990

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Rural Settlement in an Urban World by Michael Bunce Pdf

Originally published in 1982, this book emphasizes the continued significance and distinctiveness of rural settlement, while at the same time recognizing the great changes of recent decades. The early chapters review the field of rural study and trace the evolution of man-land relationships in the establishment of the traditional elements of rural settlement. Later chapters discuss the changes wrought by urbanisation, the industrialisation and commercialisation of agriculture, the growth of recreation and the expanding role of public policy. The book stresses the processes which underlie rural settlement structure and, consistent with its geographical bias, the functional and cultural foundations of settled landscapes. While the main emphasis is on Europe and North America, the diversity of expression of general trends in rural settlement is recognised by drawing upon examples from Africa, India, Latin America and South-East Asia.

Author : OECD,European Commission
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264376663

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OECD Urban Studies Cities in the World A New Perspective on Urbanisation by OECD,European Commission Pdf

Cities are not only home to around half of the global population but also major centers of economic activity and innovation. Yet, so far there has been no consensus of what a city really is. Substantial differences in the way cities, metropolitan, urban, and rural areas are defined across countries hinder robust international comparisons and an accurate monitoring of SDGs. The report Cities in the World: A New Perspective on Urbanisation addresses this void and provides new insights on urbanisation by applying for the first time two new definitions of human settlements to the entire globe: the Degree of Urbanisation and the Functional Urban Area.

Author : Robert Potter,Tim Unwin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351215367

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The Geography of Urban-Rural Interaction in Developing Countries by Robert Potter,Tim Unwin Pdf

Originally published in 1989, The Geography of Urban-Rural Interaction in Developing Countries addresses the nature and importance of the interaction between ‘urban’ and ‘rural’ areas within Third World national territories, providing much-needed comparative, cross-cultural, and cross-national material. The book discusses the various theories of urban-rural interaction, and summarises the topic in the form of the movement of people, goods, money, capital, new technology, energy, information and ideas. Case studies are drawn from different areas of the Third World – including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean and illustrate in detail the nature of urban-rural interaction.

Author : Kenny Lynch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134513987

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Rural-Urban Interaction in the Developing World by Kenny Lynch Pdf

Understanding the rural-urban interface -- Food -- Natural flows -- People -- Ideas -- Finance.

Author : Teresa de Noronha Vaz,Eveline van Leeuwen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317008705

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Towns in a Rural World by Teresa de Noronha Vaz,Eveline van Leeuwen Pdf

Focusing on the strategic position of towns in rural development, this book explores how they act as hotspots for knowledge creation, diffusion for vital business life and innovation, and social networks and community bonds. By doing so, towns - even the smallest - can cope with processes of socio-economic decline and promote a geographically balanced income distribution and sustainable production structure. The contributors to this volume examine how to take advantage of the great potential offered by urban areas in the rural world to favour competitiveness and encourage economic activity. Taking a European perspective, the authors identify the main socio-economic advantages generated by urbanized population settlements that small and medium-sized rural towns can provide. Although much attention is currently focused on the efficient use of scarce natural resources and land, they argue that towns have an increasingly important economic and social role to play in rural areas.

Author : David Clark
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134761074

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Urban World/Global City by David Clark Pdf

This book identifies and accounts for the characteristics of the contemporary city and of urban society. The latest theoretical and empirical developments are synthesized and presented in an accessible and engaging way.

Author : Associate Professor School of Law David Clark, Ph.D.,David Clark
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134761081

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Urban World/Global City by Associate Professor School of Law David Clark, Ph.D.,David Clark Pdf

This book identifies and accounts for the characteristics of the contemporary city and of urban society. The latest theoretical and empirical developments are synthesized and presented in an accessible and engaging way.

Author : Charles Tilly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : UCSC:32106001063517

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An Urban World by Charles Tilly Pdf

Author : Ronald Jones
Publisher : Philip's
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015002609645

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Essays on World Urbanization by Ronald Jones Pdf

Author : David Satterthwaite
Publisher : IIED
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : City planning
ISBN : 9781843696704

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The Transition to a Predominantly Urban World and its Underpinnings by David Satterthwaite Pdf

Author : United Nations Publications
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9211515173

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World Urbanization Prospects 2014: Highlights by United Nations Publications Pdf

This report presents the highlights of the 2014 Revision of World Urbanization Prospects, which contains the latest estimates of the urban and rural populations of 233 countries or areas from 1950 to 2014 and projections to 2050, as well as estimates of population size from 1950 to 2014 and projections to 2030 for all urban agglomerations with 300,000 inhabitants or more in 2014. The world urban population is at an all-time high, and the share of urban dwellers, currently at 54 per cent, is projected to represent two thirds of the global population in 2050. Continued urbanization will bring new opportunities and challenges for sustainable development.

Author : Stanley D. Brunn,Maureen Hays-Mitchell,Donald J. Zeigler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442212848

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Cities of the World by Stanley D. Brunn,Maureen Hays-Mitchell,Donald J. Zeigler Pdf

Remarkably, more than half of the world's population now lives in cities, and the numbers grow daily as people abandon rural areas. This fully updated and revised fifth edition of the classic text offers readers a comprehensive set of tools for understanding the urban landscape, and, by extension, the world's politics, cultures, and economies. Providing a sweeping overview of world urban geography, a group of noted experts explores the eleven major global regions. Each author presents the region's urban history, economy, culture, and society, as well as urban spatial models and problems and prospects. Environmental, human security, globalization, and cyberspace topics are fully developed as well. Vignettes of seventy-eight key cities give the reader a vivid understanding of daily life and the "spirit of place." An introductory chapter presents an overview of key terms and concepts, and a concluding chapter projects the world's urban future. Liberally illustrated with a new selection of photographs, maps, and diagrams, the text also includes a rich array of textboxes to highlight key topics ranging from gender and the city to Islamic fashion and global warming. Bibliographic sources, websites, and an appendix of UN data provide additional resources for helping students understand more about the urban world. Clearly written and timely, Cities of the World will be invaluable for those teaching introductory or advanced classes on global cities, regional geography, and urban studies. Contributions by: Amal K. Ali, Lisa Benton-Short, Alana Boland, Tim Brothers, Stanley D. Brunn, Kam Wing Chan, Ipsita Chatterjee, Megan Dixon, Robyn Dowling, Ashok K. Dutt, Irma Escamilla, Rina Ghose, Brian J. Godfrey, Mark Graham, Angela Gray-Subulwa, Jessica K. Graybill, Maureen Hays-Mitchell, Corey Johnson, Nathaniel M. Lewis, Linda McCarthy, Pauline McGuirk, Garth A. Myers, Arnisson Andre Ortega, Francis Owusu, George M. Pomeroy, Joseph L. Scarpaci, Dona J. Stewart, James A. Tyner, and Donald J. Zeigler.

Author : Armin Kratzer,Jutta Kister
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000175714

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Rural-Urban Linkages for Sustainable Development by Armin Kratzer,Jutta Kister Pdf

This book critically examines different forms of urban-rural links for sustainable development in different countries. As intertwined processes of globalization, digitalization, environmental challenges and the search for sustainable development continue, rural and urban areas around the world become increasingly interconnected and interdependent. This book contributes to understanding the role of this growing interconnectedness from an economic geographical perspective. It does so by theoretically and empirically addressing the various existing linkages, such as food networks, value chains, and regional governance at local, regional, national and international levels. In doing so, contributions extend and contrast existing approaches dealing with urban and rural areas separately by considering the interplay between these two as well as their consequences for sustainability transition pathways. This edited volume adds to the academic and policy debate by bringing together a variety of concepts and themes in order to shift the research and policy agenda away from simple dichotomy to different notions of rural-urban linkages. Offering multidisciplinary insights into rural-urban linkages, the book will be of interest to decision-makers, practitioners and researchers in the fields of economic geography, regional planning, food studies and economics.

Author : David M. De Ferranti
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780821360972

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Beyond the City by David M. De Ferranti Pdf

The rural economy's contribution to development: summary of findings and policy implications; The rural contribution to development: analytical issues; The rural contribution to development: policy issues.

Author : Dr Eveline van Leeuwen,Professor Peter Nijkamp,Professor Teresa de Noronha Vaz
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781409471592

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Towns in a Rural World by Dr Eveline van Leeuwen,Professor Peter Nijkamp,Professor Teresa de Noronha Vaz Pdf

Focusing on the strategic position of towns in rural development, this book explores how they act as hotspots for knowledge creation, diffusion for vital business life and innovation, and social networks and community bonds. By doing so, towns - even the smallest - can cope with processes of socio-economic decline and promote a geographically balanced income distribution and sustainable production structure. The contributors to this volume examine how to take advantage of the great potential offered by urban areas in the rural world to favour competitiveness and encourage economic activity. Taking a European perspective, the authors identify the main socio-economic advantages generated by urbanized population settlements that small and medium-sized rural towns can provide. Although much attention is currently focused on the efficient use of scarce natural resources and land, they argue that towns have an increasingly important economic and social role to play in rural areas.