State of the world's cities 2010/2011 : bridging the urban divide / UN-HABITAT.

This title analyzes the complex social, political, economic and cultural dynamics of urban environments. In particular, the book focuses on the concept of the 'right to the city' and ways in which many urban dwellers are excluded from the advantages of city life, exploring links among pove...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Washington, DC : Earthscan, [2010], ©2008.
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Summary:This title analyzes the complex social, political, economic and cultural dynamics of urban environments. In particular, the book focuses on the concept of the 'right to the city' and ways in which many urban dwellers are excluded from the advantages of city life, exploring links among poverty, inequality, slum formation and economic growth.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 220 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-211) and index.
ISBN:9781849774864
1849774862
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.