Urbanisation in the Island Pacific : towards sustainable development by Connell, John, 1946-, Lea, John P instant download

Urbanisation in the Island Pacific : towards sustainable development by Connell, John, 1946-, Lea, John P instant download

1 online resource (xiv, 240 pages) :, Managing rapid urban growth presents a significant challenge in the small independent countries of the Pacific Islands. Although they originated in colonial times, the towns and cities are now distinctively post-colonial, with economies, environments and social structures that reflect unique island characteristics. This transformation has stimulated new concerns, such as the causes and effects of pollution, the need for employment for landless migrants, the need for adequate and affordable housing and the financing of expanding urban services. This book explores the diversity of the urban exper, Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-233) and index, Print version record, Chapter 1 Introduction -- An urban Pacific -- part Part 1 The context of urbanisation in the Pacific -- chapter 2 The colonial heritage -- chapter 3 Population growth and migration -- chapter 4 Economic development -- Towards the city? -- part Part 2 Urban issues -- chapter 5 Managing urbanisation -- chapter 6 Land and urban life -- chapter 7 Housing and the urban environment -- part Part 3 Sustaining Pacific urban society? -- chapter 8 Living in town -- A sustainable future?