Urban Development and Civil Society ─ The Role of Communities in Sustainable Cities

In eight case studies from rapidly urbanizing and transitional countries, practitioners in urban planning and development describe and analyze how globally disadvantaged urban communities can be engaged in improving their living environments. Maputo, Lahore, Beijing, Manila, Costa Rico, South Africa, and England are among the studies. Introductory chapters and analysis and conclusion bracket the collection. Distributed by Stylus. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Michael Carley is Honorary Professor at the School of Planning and Housing, Edinburgh College of Art/Heriot-Watt University where Paul Jenkins is Director of the Centre for Environment and Human Settlements and Harry Smith has worked as a Research Associate. Michael is co-author of Sharing the World and Managing Sustainable Development: Second Edition; Paul has extensive professional and research experience in southern Africa; Harry is currently Central Development Officer at Community Self-Build Scotland.