Publisher's Synopsis
Cities in Relations advances a novel way of thinking about urban transformation by focusing on transnational relations in the least developed countries.
- Examines the last 20 years of urban development in Hanoi, Vietnam, and in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Considers the ways in which a city's relationships with other places influences its urban development
- Provides fresh ideas for comparative urban studies that move beyond discussions of economic and policy factors
- Offers a clear and concise narrative accompanied by more than 45 photos and maps
