Urban sprawl
By: Noel Merino, book editor
Series: Current controversies series; Current controversies
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780737762471; 9780737762488
Subjects: Urban; Growth; City planning; Urban Land use; Cities and towns; Environmental aspects; Land use
Description: The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Title explores current issues related to urban sprawl including, whether urban sprawl is a problem in the US; the impact of sprawl on the environment; the impact of sprawl on the economy; and how sprawl should be managed.; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-213) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Is urban sprawl a serious problem?; title: Does urban sprawl harm the environment?; title: What effect does urban sprawl have on the economy?; title: How should urban sprawl be managed?; title: Organizations to contact; title: Bibliography; title: Index.