Shrinking Cities: International Perspectives and Policy Implications

Book Overview

The shrinking city phenomenon has affected metropolitan areas around the world, leading to dramatic decline in their economic and social bases. Offering case studies of cities from five different continents, this volume considers specific economic, social, environmental, cultural and land-use issues as it places "shrinking cities" in a global perspective.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138952877
• ISBN13: 9781138952874
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"