Through a review of the literature, the author identifies the achievements as well as the
deficiencies in the study of China's urbanization and urbanism in the second half of the 20th …

COMPARATIVE URBANISM 'Comparative Urbanism fully transforms the scope and purpose
of urban studies today, distilling innovative conceptual and methodological tools. The …

A significant part of urban theory now engages with southern cities. In this paper, we
synthesize the various theoretical propositions and influential concepts that have shaped the …

Taking a broad perspective of livelihoods, this book draws on more than ninety case studies
from thirty-six countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America to examine how people are …

The growth economies of Southeast Asia are presented by the World Bank and others as
exemplars of development-'miracle'economies to be emulated. How did the region attain …

The City in the Developing World is a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to
urbanisation in developing countries. The goal of this text is to place an understanding of the …

China's urban growth is unparalleled in the history of global urbanization, and will
undoubtedly create huge challenges to China as it modernizes its society. Adopting an …

Economic geographies of Asia are highly fascinating, not the least because Asia has
increasingly emerged as a significant economic player in all spheres of global competition …

This paper by a recognized specialist reviews the substantial recent literature on regional
development in China, emphasizing studies of regional inequality and local development. It …

Researchers have postulated the emergence of new urban forms in the Third World (TW),
which are characterized by either a deconcentration of urban functions to peri-urban or …