Handbook on Transport and Urban Transformation in China
| Author | : Chia-Lin Chen |
| Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 480 |
| Release | : 2020-03-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781786439246 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1786439247 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (247 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook on Transport and Urban Transformation in China written by Chia-Lin Chen and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1978, when China embarked on a new period of economic reforms and introduced open door policies, it has experienced a great urban transformation. The role of transport has proved indispensable in this unprecedented rapid urbanisation and economic growth. As the first research-focused book dedicated to this important topic, the Handbook on Transport and Urban Transformation in China offers new insight into the various opportunities and challenges brought by fast-paced motorization and urban development, and explores them in broad spatial-economic, environmental, social, and institutional dimensions.
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