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In 2008, half of the Earth’s population will live in urban areas, marking the first time in history that humans are an urban species. State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future examines changes in the ways cities are managed, built, and lived in that could tip the balance towards a healthier and more peaceful urban future.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 280 ● ISBN 9781610916325 ● Publisher Island Press ● Published 2015 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5942773 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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