Cities in A Globalizing World - Global Report on Human Settlements 2001 [Paperback]

Un-Habitat (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001 | ISBN-10: 1853838063 | ISBN-13: 978-1853838064 | Edition: 2001

Cities in a Globalizing World presents a comprehensive review of the worlds cities and analyses the positive and negative impacts on human settlements of global trends towards social and economic integration. The report highlights the impacts of globalization in removing barriers and increasing the influence of market forces on policies and city development, including the increased isolation and marginalization of many, especially poor and vulnerable social groups. It documents current housing and urban living conditions, and examines policies and initiatives for improved quality of life across all sectors of urban society. The report presents lessons for urban planning and management policies in support and promotion of inclusive cities and good urban governance.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is a follow-up to "An Urbanizing World: Global Report on Human Settlements" (CH, Apr'97). This new report draws from information and analyses provided by 80 experts around the world, examining issues of urban governance, housing finance, shelter delivery systems, urban infrastructure, disaster recovery, community development, etc. It both quantitatively and qualitatively measures the needs and capacities of these cities and examines issues, trends, and challenges of settlement and urbanization in world regions. The report is based on the latest and most detailed data available and succeeds in accurately examining the opportunities and challenges globalization has created for cities around the world. It examines issues at both micro and macro levels from a sustainable development perspective. Theoretical and practical issues are considered with a clear emphasis on governance and the development of social policies dealing with the unbalanced nature, effects, and benefits of globalization on social groups, cities, countries, and regions. An authoritative source for practitioners as well as academicians dealing with issues of urban development. All levels." --- A. Mahdi, Ohio Wesleyan University in CHOICE

About the Author

Willem van Vliet of the University of Colorado, is the principal editor. HABITAT ,the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements, is the leading research and advisory body in the world on the development of cities and other settlements Kofi Annan former Secretary-General, The United Nations. Anna Kajumulo Tibaijuka , Executive Director of Habitat.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: UN-Habitat; 2001 edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853838063
• ISBN-13: 978-1853838064
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,002,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)