Urban Dynamics, Environment and Health

An International Perspective

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Gebonden, blz. | Engels
Springer Nature Singapore | e druk, 2024
ISBN13: 9789819957439
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Springer Nature Singapore e druk, 2024 9789819957439
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The comprehensive volume focuses on spatial, temporal, conceptual and empirical approaches to various elements of urban dynamics, environment and urban health. It demonstrates a multidisciplinary account of the significant dimensions of urbanization and urban life. Chapters by leading international experts are presented in sections on urban dynamics, Urban Environmental Issues, Urban Health Problems and Urban Development, Planning and Policies. Each chapter provides a breadth of information on conceptual and empirical studies of urban issues. It enables the readers to understand the interconnections of various vital elements of each urban-related topical issue locally, regionally and globally. Extensive maps, charts, diagrams and tables as cartographic tools facilitate the reader’s understanding. It also outlines an action plan for policy program change in both the developed and less developed countries toward sustainable urban development and environment for better health, prosperityand quality of life of the present and future urban population. It is an indispensable reference for students, research scholars of geography and environmental, medical, and social sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

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ISBN13:9789819957439
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Uitgever:Springer Nature Singapore

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PART I: URBAN DYNAMICS.- 1. Introduction: A Broad Perspective on the Concepts of Urban Dynamics, Environment and Health (Braj Raj Kumar Sinha).- 2. Sustainable Urbanization in Southeast Asian Megacities: The Contrasting Cases of Singapore and Manila (Yves Boque).- 3. Urbanization and its Challenges in Nepal (Krishna Prasad Poudel).- 4. Changes and Challenges in Urban Residential Space: Case Study of Bucharest (Preda Mihaela).- 5. Rational Use of Urban Land for Sustainable Urban Growth:  A Case Study of Metropolisation in France (Philippe Grall).- 6. Accessibility, Land Use and Land Economics: A Factor Analysis Approach in Butwal Urban Area, West Nepal (Chhabi Lal Chidi).- 7. Spatial and Temporal Change of Land Use Pattern in Urban Fringe of Varanasi Metropolitan City, India: An Indicator of Urbanization (Chandan Kumar kharwar).- 8. An Evidence Based Study of Locational Attributes, Space Use and Operational Characteristics of Online Shopping in Dhaka City Corporation Areas (MamataJafrin Mouli).- 9. The Demographic Changes and Challenges of Small Towns in Romania (Zamfir Daniela).- 10. Urban ‘Eventscape’ in Post-Communist Romania: An Instrument that Shapes Tourism Destinations Re-Shaping Urban Identities (Daniela Dumbrăveanu). etc.

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