Cities in a Globalizing World: Global Report on Human Settlements

by United Nations Centre for Human Settlements

Book Overview

'The world has entered the urban millennium. Nearly half the world's people are now city dwellers, and the rapid increase in urban population is expected to continue, mainly in developing countries. This historic transition is being further propelled by the powerful forces of globalization. The central challenge for the international community is clear: to make both urbanization and globalization work for all people, instead of leaving billions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853838063
• ISBN13: 9781853838064
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 4.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.7"