Full Description
The emerging and continuing challenge of cities and urbanization has become a forefront in current global concerns. Professors George Pomeroy's and Gerald Webster's book, Global Perspectives on Urbanization, addresses an expanse of challenges related to poverty and the environment. From Mexico City to Eastern Europe and from the slum dwellers to gentrification, this book offers a global perspective. Drawing from research in both developed and developing world contexts, each chapter provides the reader with viewpoints from recognized global leaders in the field. Empirically well-founded, this study appeals to urbanists and planners, geographers and sociologists, as well as those generally interested in urban studies. Analyzing historical perspectives, the roles of universities and research, globalization, and poverty (among many others), this comprehensive book provides a thoroughly researched wealth of information.
Contents
Part 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Historical Perspectives on Differential Urbanization Chapter 4 The Role of Universities and Research in Future Urban Economic Development Chapter 5 Gentrification, Class, and Growth Management in Seattle, 1990-2000 Chapter 6 Who Pays for Education? The Urban-Suburban Conflict in Summit County, Ohio Chapter 7 A Major Challenge for Romanian Towns: The "Large Habitats" Chapter 8 Brownfields Redevelopment and Pennsylvania's "Growing Greener" Initiatives: The Case of Letterkenny Army Depot Chapter 9 "Bow Wave" or "Development Flotsam"? Diffusion of Land Use Regulations in Pennsylvania Chapter 10 Rich and Poor in Kolkata Chapter 11 Globalization and the Restructuring of Urban Space in Mexico City Chapter 12 Poverty in Winnipeg: A Study in Urban-Social Geography Part 13 Index Part 14 About the Contributors
