Cities transformed demographic change and its implications in the developing world
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TextPublication details: London Earthscan 2004Description: 529p. Illustrations ; 23*16 cmISBN: 9781844070909Subject(s): Cities and towns-Developing countries-Growth | Cities and towns-Growth | Developing countries | Population | The transformation of citiesDDC classification: 307.76 Summary: Over the next 20 years, most low-income countries will for the first time become more urban than rural. Understanding demographic trends in the cities of the developing world is critical to those countries—their societies, economies, and environments. The benefits from urbanization cannot be overlooked, but the speed and sheer scale of this transformation present many challenges. 16 scholars have worked together to produce an analysis of the changes taking place in cities and their implications and impacts. They focus on population dynamics, social and economic differentiation, fertility and reproductive health, mortality and morbidity, labor force, and urban governance.
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Over the next 20 years, most low-income countries will for the first time become more urban than rural. Understanding demographic trends in the cities of the developing world is critical to those countries—their societies, economies, and environments. The benefits from urbanization cannot be overlooked, but the speed and sheer scale of this transformation present many challenges. 16 scholars have worked together to produce an analysis of the changes taking place in cities and their implications and impacts. They focus on population dynamics, social and economic differentiation, fertility and reproductive health, mortality and morbidity, labor force, and urban governance.
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