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Author: Larry S. Bourne
Publisher: [Pamplona, Spain] : Department of Human Geography, Universidad de Navarra for I.G.U. Commission on Urban Systems in Transition
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9788487146183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Larry S. Bourne
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Published: 1989
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9788487146183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Larry Stuart Bourne
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Published: 1990
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Brian J. L. Berry
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 1970
Total Pages: 582
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Larry Stuart Bourne
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Published: 1990
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13: 9788487146183
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Celine Rozenblat
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-05-08
Total Pages: 399
ISBN-13: 9811077991
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book reviews the recent evolutions of cities in the world according to entirely revised theoretical fundamentals of urban systems. It relies on a vision of cities sharing common dynamic features as co-evolving entities in complex systems. Systems of cities that are interdependent in their evolutions are characterized in the context of that dynamics. They are identified on various geographical scales—worldwide, regional, or national. Each system exhibits peculiarities that are related to its demographic, economic, and geopolitical history, and that are underlined by the systematic comparison of continental and regional urban systems, following a common template throughout the book. Multi-scale urban processes, whether local (one city), or within national systems (systems of cities), or linked to the expansion of transnational networks (towards global urban systems) throughout the world over the period 1950–2010 are deeply analyzed in 16 chapters. This global overview challenges urban governance for designing policies facing globalization and the subsequent ecological transition. The answers, which emerge from the diversity of situations in the world, add some reflections on and recommendations to the “urban system framework” proposed in the Habitat III agenda.
Author: Dave H. Kaplan
Publisher: Wiley Global Education
Published: 2014-05-21
Total Pages: 510
ISBN-13: 1118864956
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUrban Geography offers a comprehensive treatment of urban geography, fully exploring the origins and development of cities. It focuses on uncovering the excitement and richness found in cities, while tackling a wide variety of urban challenges. The text covers the Urban Geography field, both as it has evolved and as it exists today. Kaplan includes the most current research in urban studies, introducing elements of urban theory and methodology, and addresses the urban experience as a global one. Urban Geography presents key concepts in a straightforward structure, creating a user-friendly experience for all readers.
Author: Yuji Murayama
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-11-11
Total Pages: 259
ISBN-13: 9401720061
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is an attempt to explain Japanese regional structure and associated dynamism in terms of urban systems. It is extremely effective to use the urban systems approach to explain the regional changes in today's Japan, which is undergoing changes wrought by economic globalization and the information revolution. This is because the transformation into a service economy has become the key component of the economic activities of cities, linkages are being mutually strengthened, and regional development is being determined by the interdependency of cities. Readers hoping to gain an understanding of the regional geography of Japan may feel that the structure and content of this book are lacking something. However, it is not the intention of this book to systematically paint a total geographical image of Japan within the context of East Asia. Instead, by focusing on urban systems theory, it might be possible to theorize about the factors related to the changing geography of Japan, such as the growth and decline processes of Japanese urban systems, the strengthening of ties among cities and associated factors, and the expansion of socioeconomic exchanges with cities overseas, from a perspective that is different from the conventional approach.
Author: Michael Pacione
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 716
ISBN-13: 9780415191968
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text is an introduction to the study of towns and cities. The book synthesizes a wealth of material to provide a comprehensive introduction for students of urban geography, drawing on a rich blend of theoretical and empirical information, to advance their knowledge of the city. For the first time in the history of humankind, urban dwellers outnumber rural residents and this trend is destined to continue. Urban places, towns and cities are of fundamental importance: for the distribution of population within countries; in the organization of economic production, distribution and exchange; in the structuring of social reproduction and cultural life; and in the allocation and exercise of power. Even those living beyond the administrative or functional boundaries of a town or city, will have their lifestyle influenced to some degree by a nearby or distant city.
Author: Michael Pacione
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-03-07
Total Pages: 742
ISBN-13: 1134291027
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor the first time in the history of humankind, urban dwellers outnumber rural residents and this trend is destined to continue. Urban places, towns and cities are of fundamental importance: even those living beyond the administrative or functional boundaries of a town or city, will have their lifestyle influenced to some degree by a nearby or distant city. An authoritative and stimulating introduction to the study of towns and cities, this book synthesizes a wealth of material to provide a comprehensive introduction for students of urban geography. It draws on a rich blend of theoretical and empirical information, to advance their knowledge of the city. Divided into six main parts, it explains and discusses: the field of urban geography and the importance of a global perspective the historical growth of cities from the earliest times and the urban geography of the major world regions the dynamics of urban structure and land use change in Western cities economy, society and politics in the Western city the economic, social, political and environmental challenge faced by the Third World City an overview on the future of cities and cities of the future. A practical text, this clearly structured and coherent book features superb illustrations (including a full colour plate section and over 150 informative diagrams), global case studies, a glossary of terms and key words, chapter summaries and key points, and annotated further reading lists.
