Urbanization in China
The Path to Harmony and Prosperity
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Human Geography, Political Science, Government, Social Policy, Science & Nature, Science
| Author: | Houkai Wei | ISBN: | 9789811314087 |
| Publisher: | Springer Singapore | Publication: | July 30, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Houkai Wei |
| ISBN: | 9789811314087 |
| Publisher: | Springer Singapore |
| Publication: | July 30, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book traces the history of urbanization in China and discusses major problems and challenges the country is facing as it undergoes a profound social transformation. The author argues that as China tries to build not just more but also better cities, i.e., cities that are not only economically competitive but also people- and environment-friendly, it should adopt urbanization strategies and policies that promote integrated development for both rural and urban areas, and coordination among otherwise disparate objectives – such as industrialization, ecological modernization, informatization and cultural heritage preservation – nationwide and at various scales.
This book traces the history of urbanization in China and discusses major problems and challenges the country is facing as it undergoes a profound social transformation. The author argues that as China tries to build not just more but also better cities, i.e., cities that are not only economically competitive but also people- and environment-friendly, it should adopt urbanization strategies and policies that promote integrated development for both rural and urban areas, and coordination among otherwise disparate objectives – such as industrialization, ecological modernization, informatization and cultural heritage preservation – nationwide and at various scales.
