Publisher's Synopsis
This volume, with its companion, will provide a panoramic survey of the patterns, causes and consequences of urbanization in Asia ? currently a process which is resulting in the biggest migration of people and the greatest changes in lifestyle ever to have occurred on our planet. The chapters provide not only case-study material of particular cities, but also introductions to many different analytical perspectives. Volume I addresses the more physical aspects of urbanization, whereas Volume II deals with the human and environmental impacts. Collectively, this material breaks new ground.
