Beschreibung:
The second volume presents an in-depth analysis of ten giant cities. The contributors - all leading experts on their respective cities - describe the present and future economic, social, political and environmental problems facing each city. Both public policy failures and successes are studied. Mega-Cities looks at - New York City, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, Delhi, Lagos, Cairo, Mexico City and Sao Paulo.
Introduction - Mattei Dogan and John D Kasarda Comparing Giant CitiesNew York City - George Sternlieb and James W HughesLos Angeles - Ivan LightLondon - Emrys JonesTokyo - Hachiro Nakamura and James W WhiteShanghai - Rhoads MurpheyDelhi - Hans NagpaulLagos - Michael L McNulty and Isaac Ayinde AdalemoCairo - Ahmed M Khalifa and Mohamed M MoheiddinMexico City - Martha SchteingartSao Paolo - Vilmar Evangelista Faria