The New Global Frontier: Urbanization, Poverty and Environment in the 21st Century
, by Martine,George; Martine,GeorgeNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781844075607 | 1844075605
- Cover: Nonspecific Binding
- Copyright: 8/20/2008
The world's developing countries will be experiencing massive increases in their urban populations over the 21st century. If managed intelligently and humanely, this growth can pave the way to sustainable development; otherwise, it will favour higher levels of poverty and environmental stress. The outcome depends on decisions being made now.