Urbanization And Urban Growth In The Caribbean

Author : Malcolm Cross
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1979-06-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0521224268

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Urbanization and Urban Growth in the Caribbean by Malcolm Cross Pdf

This book, originally published in 1979, as part of the Urbanization in Developing Countries series, examines the nature and impact of unplanned urban growth in the Caribbean. Unlike other parts of the underdeveloped world, Caribbean societies are unique in having been created by European economic and strategic needs. The original instrument for this domination was the plantation that generated the infamous history of migration from Africa and Asia and which continues to exert an important influence in determining the structure and growth of major urban centres. The book also surveys some distinctive features of Caribbean societies, including family life, religions and social divisions apparently based on race and colour, and concludes by affirming the need to redirect development strategies from Western models towards the creation of a uniquely Caribbean identity based on the redevelopment of land and the revival of agriculture. Examples are drawn from Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico and the Commonwealth Caribbean.

Author : Robert B. Potter
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173026811091

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Urbanization, Planning, and Development in the Caribbean by Robert B. Potter Pdf

Author : Malcolm Cross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0608122653

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Urbanization and Urban Growth in the Caribbean by Malcolm Cross Pdf

Author : Kempe R Hope
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000009781

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Urbanization In The Commonwealth Caribbean by Kempe R Hope Pdf

Focusing on Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Guyana, Professor Hope examines the determinants and socioeconomic consequences associated with urban population growth. He documents demographic trends in the region, examines government policies that inadvertently encourage urbanization, and discusses the effects of too-rapid growth on urban

Author : G. Thomas Kingsley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Economic development
ISBN : WISC:89037186988

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Urbanization in the Caribbean by G. Thomas Kingsley Pdf

Author : Robert B. Potter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351880695

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The Urban Caribbean in an Era of Global Change by Robert B. Potter Pdf

Based on the author’s first hand field research, this book addresses the twin processes of urbanization and globalization as they affect the contemporary Caribbean region. One of the key aims of the book is to focus attention on the fact that contrary to popular perceptions, the Caribbean is highly urbanized. Indeed statistics show that the region is more highly urbanized than the world taken as a whole. In addition, the fact that the Caribbean region has always been affected by processes of globalization, in respect of its economy, polity and society, is central to the text. The chapters cover pressing topics such as urban change and the evolution of mini-metropolitan regions, the importance of the mercantile and plantopolis frameworks, tourism, post modernity and the urban nexus, economic change and the dual processes of global convergence and divergence, and the nature of the relationships existing between the state, the informal sector, housing and environmental conditions. In reality, it is shown that the development of tourism and enclave manufacturing is leading to new forms of urban concentration, and not spatial dispersal.

Author : Jesús M. González-Pérez,Clara Irazábal,Rubén C. Lois-González
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000605907

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The Routledge Handbook of Urban Studies in Latin America and the Caribbean by Jesús M. González-Pérez,Clara Irazábal,Rubén C. Lois-González Pdf

This handbook presents the great contemporary challenges facing cities and urban spaces in Latin America and the Caribbean. The content of this multidisciplinary book is organized into four large sections focusing on the histories and trajectories of urban spatial development, inequality and displacement of urban populations, contemporary debates on urban policies, and the future of the city in this region. Scholars of diverse origins and specializations analyze Latin American and Caribbean cities showing that, despite their diversity, they share many characteristics and challenges and that there is value in systematizing this knowledge to both understand and explain them better and to promote increasing equity and sustainability. The contributions in this handbook enhance the theoretical, empirical and methodological study of urbanization processes and urban policies of Latin America and the Caribbean in a global context, making it an important reference for scholars across the world. The book is designed to meet the interdisciplinary study and consultation needs of undergraduate and graduate students of architecture, urban design, urban planning, sociology, anthropology, political science, public administration, and more.

Author : Alejandro Portes,Carlos Dore y Cabral,Patricia Landolt
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997-06-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0801855195

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The Urban Caribbean by Alejandro Portes,Carlos Dore y Cabral,Patricia Landolt Pdf

A study of urbanization in five countries—Costa Rica, Haiti, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica—during the 1980s and 1990s when the region's economy shifted from one heavily dependent on imports to one directed more to producing exports. The Urban Caribbean studies urbanization in five countries—Costa Rica, Haiti, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica—during the 1980s and 1990s when the region's economy shifted from one heavily dependent on imports to one directed more to producing exports. This shift caused producers and entrepreneurs to rely more on microenterprises, thus challenging the informal economy networks of the central cities. Sociologist Alejandro Portes and the other contributors use rich, in-depth data to examine both qualitative and quantitative changes in these five countries. Their research method allows them to make generalizations applicable to all five economies while retaining the concreteness of the similarities and differences that make each country unique. "This volume is an incentive to other collaborative efforts to chart the paths taken by the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean as they seek to accommodate to the new global political and economic context . . . .The message of the volume is a convincing one. Because of similarities in the trends affecting countries of the region and policy debates, each country can benefit from the experiences of the others. However, the differences in political structure and in the nature of citizenship mean that social and economic policy debates must take into account the national context."—from the Foreword, by Bryan Roberts, University of Texas-Austin

Author : Robert Potter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136862038

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Urbanisation and Planning in the Third World by Robert Potter Pdf

First published in 1985, this book reconsiders the whole question of urbanisation and planning in the Third World. It argues that public involvement, which is now an accepted part of Western planning, should be used more in Third World cities. It shows that many inhabitants of Third World cities are migrants from rural areas and have very definite ideas about what the function of the city should be and what it ought to offer; and it goes on to argue that therefore a planning process which involves more public participation would better serve local needs and would do much more to solve problems than the contemporary approach.

Author : African Development Bank,Asian Development Bank,European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,Inter American Development Bank
Publisher : Inter-American Development Bank
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Creating Livable Cities by African Development Bank,Asian Development Bank,European Bank for Reconstruction and Development,Inter American Development Bank Pdf

The shift of people from rural areas to cities and urban towns in developing and emerging economies is one of the most profound demographic changes happening globally. Cities all over the world offer significant opportunities to transform human well-being, catalyze economic development, and serve as incubators for new ideas. Rapid urbanization is often linked to improved economic opportunities, better access to health and education services, and improved living conditions. However, underinvestment in infrastructure and services and weak urban governance, planning and financing frameworks can undermine urbanization’s potential to serve as the engine of green and inclusive growth and development.

Author : Rivke Jaffe
Publisher : Ian Randle Publishers
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : City planning
ISBN : 9789766372958

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The Caribbean City by Rivke Jaffe Pdf

"Caribbean cities are a unique yet underexposed phenomenon. Their distinctiveness results from a combination of interrelated factors including a history of slavery, development under the hemispheric hegemony of the United States and spatial limitations imposed by the settings of most Caribbean urban areas." "This innovative volume presents a detailed introduction to the spatial, socio-cultural and economic characteristics of the Caribbean city, followed by case studies of selected cities in the Dutch, Hispanophone, Francophone and Anglophone Caribbean. It discusses a broad range of disciplinary approaches in examining the urban Caribbean, incorporating perspectives from anthropology, sociology, history, political science, geography and literary and cultural criticism."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Stanley D. Brunn,Maureen Hays-Mitchell,Donald J. Zeigler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 41,6 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 : María Marta Ferreyra,Mark Roberts
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464812705

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Raising the Bar for Productive Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean by María Marta Ferreyra,Mark Roberts Pdf

With more than 70 percent of its population living in cities, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is among the most urbanized regions in the world. Yet, although its cities are, on average, more productive than those elsewhere in the world, their productivity lags that of North American and Western European cities. Closing this gap provides LAC with the opportunity to raise living standards and join the ranks of the world’s richest countries. Raising the Bar: Cities and Productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean is about the productivity of cities in LAC and the factors that help to explain its determination. Based on original empirical research, the report documents the high levels of population density and other features of LAC cities that mark them out from those in the rest of the world. The report also studies the role of three key factors †“ urban form, skills, and access to markets †“ in determining the productivity of LAC cities. It shows that while excessive congestion forces and inadequate metropolitan coordination seem to be stifling the benefits of agglomeration, LAC cities benefit from strong human capital externalities. It also finds that, within individual LAC countries, cities are poorly integrated with one another, which contributes to large differences in performance across cities and undermines their aggregate contribution to productivity at the national level.

Author : Robert Potter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136862045

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Urbanisation and Planning in the Third World by Robert Potter Pdf

First published in 1985, this book reconsiders the whole question of urbanisation and planning in the Third World. It argues that public involvement, which is now an accepted part of Western planning, should be used more in Third World cities. It shows that many inhabitants of Third World cities are migrants from rural areas and have very definite ideas about what the function of the city should be and what it ought to offer; and it goes on to argue that therefore a planning process which involves more public participation would better serve local needs and would do much more to solve problems than the contemporary approach.

Author : R. May Jr.
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781475716160

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The Urbanization Revolution by R. May Jr. Pdf

Illustrates some of the new approaches that will form the basis for planning and development assistance during the 1990s. Articles are grouped under the following categories: new commitments to shelter and national development policies; mobilizing resources for housing, infrastructure, and finance;