Author: Mcgranahan Gordon & Martine George
Place: New York
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2014
Pages: 273
ISBN: 978-0-415-71876-9
Source: Purchased
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Studies
Keyword: Urbanisation, Urban Growth, Inequalities, Proactive Urban Planning, Emerging Economies, Inclusive Development
Shelf: C1R3
Accession No: B1106
Contents: List of Figures, List of Tables, Author Biography, Acknowledgements, Urbanisation and Development: Policy lessons from the BRICS experience, Brazil’s Negligent Urban Transition and Its Legacy of Divided Cities, China’s Radical Urbanisation and Bringing Capital and Labour, Russia’s Planned Urbanisation and Misplaced Urban Development, South Africa’s Tortured Urbanisation and the Complications of Reconstruction, India’s Sluggish Urbanisation and the Its Exclusionary Development, Could a more positive approach to Urbanisation in the BRICS have facilitated both economic growth and social inclusion?
Abstract: This book explores the role of urbanization in the emerging economies, focusing on the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—as case studies. It highlights how urban transitions have played a central role in the southward shift of economic power, while acknowledging the challenges these countries face. Despite the opportunities urban growth presents, these nations have often struggled with inefficiencies and inequities in accommodating rapid urbanization, leaving a legacy of social and economic disparities. The book stresses the importance of learning from these mistakes to prevent similar issues in other urbanizing regions, particularly in Asia and Africa. It argues that proactive urban planning and development are essential to prevent the emergence of enduring inequalities and missed opportunities. The book is intended for students and researchers in urban studies and development, as well as policy advisors focused on urbanization and its impact on national development. It emphasizes the need for cities and countries to anticipate and manage urban growth in a way that fosters inclusion and sustainable development.