| Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century: New Priorities, New Philosophies Contributor(s): Noble, Allen G. (Author), Costa, Frank J. (Author), Kent, Robert B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1840148004 ISBN-13: 9781840148008 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $113.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1998 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Social Science | Regional Studies - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Dewey: 307.12 |
| LCCN: 98072805 |
| Physical Information: (1.51 lbs) 396 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century examines a number of related themes including: the traditional approach of local and regional planning initiatives developed within the context of national goals; the current decline of bi-polar political and ideological blocs; political decentralization and concurrent economic centralization including the growth of multi-national corporations; devolution of centralized planning powers to regions and localities, and the rise and acceptance of sustainable development concepts. The book is divided into five parts addressing: 1 - adjustments to political, economic and social change; 2 the problems of urban housing and housing and health; 3 - adjustments to environmental change, development policies and sustainability; 4 - the problem of rapid urban growth and mega cities; 5 - adjustments of changing urban networks. The contributors are from several countries worldwide and the chapters examine the issues at a global level. |