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Regional development and planning for the 21st century
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- Book Synopsis
- Published in 1998, Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century examines a number of related themes including: the traditional approach of local and regional planning initiatives developed within the context of national goals; the current decline of bi-polar political and ideological blocs; political decentralization and concurrent economic centralization including the growth of multi-national corporations; devolution of centralized planning powers to regions and localities, and the rise and acceptance of sustainable development concepts. The book is divided into five parts addressing: 1 - adjustments to political, economic and social change; 2 the problems of urban housing and housing and health; 3 - adjustments to environmental change, development policies and sustainability; 4 - the problem of rapid urban growth and mega cities; 5 - adjustments of changing urban networks. The contributors are from several countries worldwide and the chapters examine the issues at a global level.
- About The Author
- Allen G. Noble, Frank J. Costa, Ashok K. Dutt, Robert B. Kent
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781138325630
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Routledge, (30 June 2020)
- Number of Pages
- 382
- Weight
- 453 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 219 x 152 mm
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