Urban Studies Books
You are currently browsing 1–10 of 625 new and published books in the subject of Urban Studies — sorted by publish date from newer books to older books.
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You are currently browsing 1–10 of 625 new and published books in the subject of Urban Studies — sorted by publish date from newer books to older books.
For books that are not yet published; please browse forthcoming books.
What does the transition to a Low Carbon Britain mean for the future development of cities and regions across the country? Does it reinforce existing ‘business as usual’ or create new transformational opportunities? Low Carbon Nation? takes an interdisciplinary approach to tackle this critical...
Published April 1st 2013 by Routledge
Series: Cities and the Urban Imperative
Published March 30th 2013 by Routledge India
Singapore´s journey during the past 45 years is an outstanding example that, in spite of multiple hardships, pragmatic policies, clear visions, long-term planning, forward-looking strategies and political will, as well as a relentless urge to improve, can result in strong foundations for...
Published March 28th 2013 by Routledge
Series: Planning, History and Environment Series
Yasser Elsheshtawy explores Dubai’s history from its beginnings as a small fishing village to its place on the world stage today, using historical narratives, travel descriptions, novels and fictional accounts by local writers to bring colour to his history of the city’s urban development. With...
Published March 28th 2013 by Routledge
According to many authorities the impact of humanity on the earth is already overshooting the earth’s capacity to supply humanity’s needs. This is an unsustainable position. This book does not focus on the problem but on the solution, by showing what it is like to live within a fair earth share...
Published March 26th 2013 by Routledge
Series: Planning, History and Environment Series
In Planning Asian Cities: Risks and Resilience, Stephen Hamnett and Dean Forbes have brought together some of the region’s most distinguished urbanists to explore the planning history and recent development of Pacific Asia’s major cities. They show how globalization, and the competition to achieve...
Published March 25th 2013 by Routledge
Series: Regions and Cities
Does the ‘city region’ constitute a new departure in urbanisation? If so, what are the key elements of that departure? The realities of the urban in the 21st century are increasingly complex and polychromatic. The rise of global networks enabled by supranational administrations, both governmental...
Published March 24th 2013 by Routledge
Series: Planning, History and Environment Series
Healthy city planning means seeking ways to eliminate the deep and persistent inequities that plague cities. Yet, as Jason Corburn argues in this book, neither city planning nor public health is currently organized to ensure that today’s cities will be equitable and healthy. Having made the case...
Published March 21st 2013 by Routledge
Series: Routledge Research in Urban Politics and Policy
Housing is no longer about having a place to live – but about state pressures to conform, norms and policies regarding citizenship, and practices of surveillance and security. Breaking new ground in the field of urban politics and international relations, Securitization of Property Squatting in...
Published March 21st 2013 by Routledge
Series: Cities and the Urban Imperative
While participatory development has gained significance in urban planning and policy, it has been explored largely from the perspective of its prescriptive implementation. This book breaks new ground in critically examining the intended and unintended effects of the deployment of citizen...
Published March 21st 2013 by Routledge India