Written from the perspective of developing countries, this book discusses the development process from a spatial perspective, focussing particularly on the evoltuion of the intra-national space-economy. With emphasis on African nations, this book offers a distinctive interpretation of the current situation and policy prescriptions differing significantly from previous literature in the area.
By:
Akin Mabogunje Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 725g ISBN:9781138998476 ISBN 10: 1138998478 Series:Routledge Library Editions: Human Geography Pages: 386 Publication Date:10 November 2015 Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction Part 1: Orientation 2. Defining Development 3. Geographic Space and Development Part 2: Rural Development 4. Collapse of Traditional Rural Structures 5. The Nature of Rural Development 6. Strategy of Rural Development Part 3: Urban Development 7. Emergent Urbanization 8. Urban Crisis of Underdevelopment 9. Urban System and National Development Part 4: National Integration 10. Integrating the National Population 11. Information Flows 12. Movements of Goods and Services 13. External Relations 14. Conclusion