Slum and Squatter Settlements in Sub-Saharan Africa - Towards a Planning Strategy

Characterized by the rapid growth of spontaneous squatter settlements, the urbanization process in Africa differs substantially from that of more developed countries. This book provides fresh insights into the goals and nature of development of the urban sector of Africa. It brings together urban geographers, planners, economists, anthropologists, political scientists, historians, and sociologists to examine the interaction between the modern and traditional forces shaping development. The contributors suggest valuable new methods for both understanding and formulating development strategies.

Info autore

R.A. OBUDHO, is Associate Professor of Africa and Afro-American Studies, Geography, and Regional Planning, at the State University of New York at Albany.

CONSTANCE C. MHLANGA is the research and development planning and coordination officer at the Zambia National Council for Scientific Research.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: Constance C. Mhlanga (Editore), Mhlanga Constance C. (Editore), R. A. Obudho (Editore), Obudho R. A. (Editore)
• Editore: Bloomsbury
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 27.04.1988
• EAN: 9780275923099
• ISBN: 978-0-275-92309-9
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Demography, Africa, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development, Population & demography, Population and Demography, Urban communities, Development economics & emerging economies, Development economics and emerging economies, Geography and World Cultures