This is part of a series on applied geography for Revised Higher Grade students. The book examines population, population growth and urbanization. It considers world population growth in developed and developing cities, with particular reference to the UK, especially London, and also to Pakistan, especially Karachi. It also surveys the social problems of population growth and considers solutions. The text features a range of pertinent case studies, with short-response and extended-response questions, and longer assignments.
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Zielgruppe
Für Grundschule und weiterführende Schule
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Illustrationen
25 b&w photographs, 35 line illustrations
Maße
Höhe: 270 mm
Breite: 198 mm
Dicke: 3 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-340-62097-7 (9780340620977)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Population and urbanization: historical perspectives; world population growth; millionaire cities; developed and developing cities. London case-study: UK population growth and urbanization; growth and structure in London; managing change in London; urban renewal in Docklands. Karachi case-study: Pakistan population growth and urbanization; growth and structure in Karachi; managing change in Karachi; squatter settlements. Problems and solutions. Assignments.