City and Citizens in Modern China: Towards A Scientific Approach to Urban Development (Urban Development in China Series) - Hardcover

This new book from China specialists Paths International is aimed at both academics and students studying or interested in development studies, urban studies or Chinese studies. City and Citizen in Modern China: Towards A Scientific Approach to Urban Development offers a comprehensive evaluation of the development of China's key cities from the unique perspective of scientific development. The authors have included all Chinese urban conurbations from prefecture level upwards to ensure the results, observations and analysis is comprehensive and balanced. The authors (experts from the extremely prestigious Institute of Urban Development of China) have managed to draw a clear picture of the relationships between the city and its dwellers. China's cities have evolved and grown radically in recent years, this book examines these changes with a clear focus on the wellbeing of those who now reside in them.

Written by experts from the extremely prestigious Institute of Urban Development of China, this book is aimed at academics and students interested in development studies, urban studies, and Chinese studies. It offers a comprehensive evaluation of the development of China's key cities from the unique perspective of scientific development. The book includes all Chinese urban conurbations, from the prefecture level upwards, to ensure the results, observations, and analysis are comprehensive and balanced. It draws a clear picture of the relationships between the city and its residents. China's cities have evolved and grown radically in recent years, and this book examines these changes with a clear focus on the wellbeing of those citizens who now reside in cities. (Series: Urban Development in China)