| Reinterpreting Sub-Saharan Cities Through the Concept of Adaptive Capacity: An Analysis of Autonomous Adaptation in Response to Environmental Changes 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Ricci, Liana (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319271245 ISBN-13: 9783319271248 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Nature | Natural Resources |
| Dewey: 333.7 |
| Series: Springerbriefs in Environment, Security, Development and Pea |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.70 lbs) 211 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book explores whether and how a reinterpretation of Sub-Saharan cities, through the concept of adaptive capacity, could bridge this distance and contribute to a new understanding of the contemporary city. The research contributes to improved knowledge of urban and environmental planning and of the dynamics of development and environmental management in peri-urban areas of Dar es Salaam. This knowledge highlights the limits of certain common generalizations on the character of peri-urban areas. Moreover, the research provides methodological contribution derived from considerations on the strengths and weakness of tools and methods for investigating adaptive capacity and for environmental management, in the city of Dar es Salaam. Finally, it highlights controversial issues and possible research paths related to the relationship between adaptive capacity and urban and environmental planning. |