Mega Urban Regions of Southeast Asia Contributor(s): Robinson, Ira M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 077480548X ISBN-13: 9780774805483 Publisher: University of British Columbia Press OUR PRICE: $43.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1995 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Political Science | Public Policy - Regional Planning - Social Science | Sociology - Urban |
Dewey: 307 |
Series: Urbanization in Asia |
Physical Information: 400 pages |
Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A distinguishing feature of recent urbanization in the ASEAN countries of Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia is the outward extension of their mega-cities (Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur) beyond the metropolitan borders, resulting in the establishment of new towns, industrial estates, and housing projects in previously rural areas. This process has both positive and negative effects. On one side, household incomes and employment opportunities are increasing, but on the other, the growth often causes serious problems in terms of environmental deterioration, conflicting land uses, and inadequate housing and service provisions. Mega Urban Regions of Southeast Asia is the first comprehensive work on the subject of ASEAN mega-urban regions. The contributors review T.G. McGee's original idea of desakota zones, and offer arguments both for and against this concept, making a significant contribution to our understanding of the true face of ASEAN cities. The book brings together authors from around the world and will be of interest to a wide audience, including demographers, urban planners, geographers, sociologists, economists, civil servants and development consultants. |