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.
| ISBN: | 9789811346286 |
| Publication date: | 23rd December 2018 |
| Author: | Houkai Wei |
| Publisher: | Springer Verlag, Singapore |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 235 pages |
| Series: | Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path |
| Genres: |
Human geography Social welfare and social services Regional, state and other local government Sustainability |