Urbanization in China - The Path to Harmony and Prosperity

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.

List of contents

Urbanization in China: History and Review.- The Essentials of the New China-Model Approach to Urbanization.-  Strategic Thinking about Urbanization in China.- Resizing Towns and Cities in China.- Optimizing the Spatial Distribution of Cities in China.- Administrative Levels and Size Growth of Chinese Cities.- Spatial Expansion Effect of Urbanization in China.- Recommendations for Comprehensive Improvements in Urban Development and Management.- Pushing Institutional Innovation in Urbanization.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Houkai Wei
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2018
• EAN: 9789811314070
• ISBN: 978-981-1314-07-0
• No. of pages: 235
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 244 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 540 g
• Illustrations: XV, 235 p. 33 illus.
• Series: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path; Research Series on the Chinese; Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China's Development Path; Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path; Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; B, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Environmental Social Sciences, Central / national / federal government policies, Human Geography