State of the world's cities 2010/2011
Subtitle: bridging the urban divide
By: UN-HABITAT
Publisher: Earthscan
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781849711753; 9781849711760
Copyright date: 2008
Subjects: Society; Globalization; Growth; Urban policy; Urban Sociology; Cities and towns; Urban poor
Description: This title analyzes the complex social, political, economic and cultural dynamics of urban environments. In particular, the book focuses on the concept of the 'right to the city' and ways in which many urban dwellers are excluded from the advantages of city life, exploring links among poverty, inequality, slum formation and economic growth.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-211) and index.
Table of contents: title: Overview and Key Findings; The Urban Divide; PART 01 Urban Trends; 1.1 Cross-currents in global urbanization; 1.2 The wealth of cities; 1.3 Slum Dwellers; PART 02 The Urban Divide; 2.1 The Urban Divide; 2.2 The Economic Divide; 2.3 The Spatial Divide; 2.4 The Opportunity Divide; 2.5 The Social Divide; PART 03 Bridging the Urban Divide; 3.1 Taking forward the right to the city; 3.2 The regional dynamics of inclusion; 3.3 The Five Steps to an Inclusive City; Statistical Annex.