Sustainable cities : Japanese perspectives on physical and social structures / edited by Hidenori Tamagawa.

Developing countries are rapidly urbanizing and most of the world's population will soon be living in cities, making it crucial to examine how cities can be developed on a sustainable basis. Japan is one of the most urbanized countries in the world and offers a remarkable series of lessons for...

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Corporate Author: United Nations University. Press
Other Authors: Tamagawa, Hidenori, 1956-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, ©2006.
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Summary:Developing countries are rapidly urbanizing and most of the world's population will soon be living in cities, making it crucial to examine how cities can be developed on a sustainable basis. Japan is one of the most urbanized countries in the world and offers a remarkable series of lessons for sustainable urban planning. This book draws together experts from engineering, humanities, social sciences and mental health to introduce Japanese experiences and compare them with international research.--Publisher's description.
Physical Description:xviii, 287 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:928081124X (pbk.)