China's urbanization : theories, strategies and policies / Ma Huaili.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Huaili, Ma, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urbanization--China.

Urbanization.

Cities and towns--China--Growth.

Cities and towns.

Urban policy--China.

Urban policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

United Kingdom : Paths International Limited, [2015]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

China is in transition from an agricultural society to a newly industrialized one. As a result, the 'urbanization' of cities is an inevitable process for further development. During the transformation in finance, industry, and politics, many corresponding changes must be made for functional urban planning. This book examines the development of urbanization in China, analyzing the strategies, policies, and economic theories of the Chinese government during the process. It covers the historical process, the realistic pathway, the future direction, the objectives, the challenges, and the warnings

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Foreword; Contents; Chapter I Urbanization: Impression and Reflection; I: Impression; II: Reflection; III: Evaluation; Chapter II Historical Review: Course and Experience; I: Development Process; II: Institutional Evolution; III: Experience and Implication; Chapter III Model Selection: Comparison and Reference; I: Existing Models; II: Comparison of Models; III: Diversity of Models and Identity of Principles; Chapter IV Strategic Planning: Targets and Approaches; I: Strategic Goal of Urbanization in China; II: Strategic Path of Urbanization in China

III: Regional Characteristics and Development Prospect of Urbanization in ChinaChapter V Strategic Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges; I: Opportunities for Transformation and Development; II: Challenges in Transformation and Development; III: Emphases of Transformation and Development; Chapter VI Steps Towards the Future: Belief and Expectation; I: To Build up Confidence and Do a Good Job in Urbanization with Chinese Characteristics; II: To Effectively Boost the Development of Urbanization Through Institutional Innovation

III: To Build Safeguarding System for a Balanced UrbanizationAppendix; References; Postscript; Copyright

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 28, 2014).

ISBN:

1-84464-417-0

OCLC:

903973344