Mexico Megacity
1st Edition
Published on 27. August 2019
Book
Hardback
432 pages
978-0-367-31685-3 (ISBN)
Description
With a population of 15 million persons in 1990, Mexico City is one of the world's largest cities. It is a famous center of civilizations and culture and one of the economic capitals of the Americas, but it also has serious social and economic problems, including large impoverished zones, severe environmental degradation, crime, and overpopulation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1003 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-31685-3 (9780367316853)
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James B. Pick | Edgar W. Butler
Mexico Megacity
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Mexico Megacity
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Mexico Megacity
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Persons
Edgar W. Butler is Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Riverside. He holds a BA in Social Science, and a Ph.D. as well. He is the author and editor of numerous books and scientific papers on related subjects. James B. Pick is professor and former chair of the department of management and business at the University of Redlands.
Content
Overview -- Urbanization in Mexico -- Population of Mexico Megacity -- Marriage, Fertility, and Family -- Migration -- Mortality and Health -- Environment And Housing -- Socioeconomic Characteristics -- The Economy -- Labor Force and Labor Market -- Economic Transformation in Mexico Megacity -- Spatial Structure of Mexico Megacity -- Mexico Megacity in the Future