This book tries to root its exploration of China’s urbanization in the very local realities of China from the perspective of urban geography and international urbanization theory. The research is of large scale, full process and boasts the feature of multidimensional and systematic thinking. In order clearly illustrate the full dimensions of China’s urbanization, each chapter presents series of well-designed figures and tables to enhance the book’s readability and clarity. This book can be used as a reference for scholars and decision makers who are engaged or interested in China’s urbanization policy, urban and regional planning, and socioeconomic transformation.
Table of Content
Chapter 1 Urbanization and its essence.- Chapter 2 Theoretical framework of China’s urbanization research.- Chapter 3 China’s urbanization in a globalizing world.- Chapter 4 China’s urbanization space.- Chapter 5 China’s urbanization process.- Chapter 6 China’s urbanization modes.- Chapter 7 Influential factors of China’s urbanization.- Chapter 8 Prospect of China’s urbanization.- References.
About the author
Chaolin Gu is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Tsinghua University in China. He mainly engages in urban and regional planning, urban geography, and regional economy. He has published 26 monographs, 3 textbooks, 5 translations, and more than 360 peer-reviewed academic papers. He has been ranked at the top of many academic influence lists in China and worldwide.
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