It took New York City (the world′s largest metropolis in 1950) nearly a century and a half to expand by eight million residents. Mexico City and Sao Paulo wil

When the book was first published in 1986 it was one of only a few to offer systematic comparative analyses of developing world cities, and those stemming from

Containing a wealth of student-friendly features this text provides an invaluable introduction to the issues and processes of the city in the Third World.

When the book was first published in 1986 it was one of only a few to offer systematic comparative analyses of developing world cities, and those stemming from

The City in the Developing World is a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to urbanisation in developing countries. The goal of this text is to place an un