Author : United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)
Release : 2010-03-10
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Book Synopsis State of the World's Cities 2010/11 by : United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT)

Download or read book State of the World's Cities 2010/11 written by United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT). This book was released on 2010-03-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's urban population now exceeds the world's rural population. What does this mean for the state of our cities, given the strain this global demographic shift is placing upon current urban infrastructures? Following on from previous State of the World's Cities reports, this edition uses the framework of 'The Urban Divide' to analyze the complex social, political, economic and cultural dynamics of urban environments. In particular, the book focuses on the concept of the 'right to the city' and ways in which many urban dwellers are excluded from the advantages of city life, using the framework to explore links among poverty, inequality, slum formation and economic growth. The volume will be essential reading for all professionals and policymakers in the field, as well as a valuable resource for researchers and students in all aspects of urban development. Published with UN-Habitat.