Global perspectives on urbanization edited by George Pomeroy, Gerald Webster.
Detalles de publicación: Lanham University Press of America c2008.Descripción: ix, 247 p. ill., maps 23 cmISBN:- 0761839100
- 9780761839101
- HT119 .G56 2008
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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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Preface(p. v)
- Introduction(p. vii)
- Chapter 1 Historical Perspectives on Differential Urbanization(p. 1)
- Chapter 2 The Role of Universities and Research in Future Urban Economic Development(p. 25)
- Chapter 3 Gentrification, Class, and Growth Management in Seattle, 1990-2000(p. 43)
- Chapter 4 Who Pays for Education? The Urban-Suburban Conflict in Summit County, Ohio(p. 81)
- Chapter 5 A Major Challenge for Romanian Towns: The "Large Habitats"(p. 105)
- Chapter 6 Brownfields Redevelopment and Pennsylvania's "Growing Greener" Initiatives: The Case of Letterkenny Army Depot(p. 121)
- Chapter 7 "Bow Wave" or "Development Flotsam"? Diffusion of Land Use Regulations in Pennsylvania(p. 137)
- Chapter 8 Rich and Poor in Kolkata(p. 151)
- Chapter 9 Globalization and the Restructuring of Urban Space in Mexico City(p. 181)
- Chapter 10 Poverty in Winnipeg: A Study in Urban - Social Geography(p. 213)
- Index(p. 235)
- About the Contributors(p. 245)
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George Pomeroy is Associate Professor of Geography - Earth Science at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in geography from Western Washington University before receiving his Ph.D. in Urban Studies at The University of Akron. His topical research interests are in urban and regional planning, and regional development, with regional specializations in China and India.
Gerald Webster is the chair of the Department of Geography at the University of Wyoming. He received his B.A. in political science from the University of Colorado-Denver, his M.S. in geography from Western Washington University, and his Ph.D. in geography from the University of Kentucky. His research interests are largely in political geography, urban geography and planning. He has published over 75 articles and book chapters including selections in Political Geography , the Journal of Geography , the Professional Geographer , the Geographical Review and the Southeastern Geographer .