State of the World’s Cities 2010/11: Cities for All: Bridging the Urban Divide, 1st Edition

The world’s urban population now exceeds the world’s rural population. What does this mean for the state of our cities, given the strain this global demographic shift is placing upon current urban infrastructures? Following on from previous State of the World’s Cities reports, this edition uses the framework of ‘The Urban Divide’ to analyse the complex social, political, economic and cultural dynamics of urban environments. In particular, the book focuses on the concept of the ‘right to the city’ and ways in which many urban dwellers are excluded from the advantages of city life, using the framework to explore links among poverty, inequality, slum formation and economic growth. The volume will be essential reading for all professionals and policymakers in the field, as well as a valuable resource for researchers and students in all aspects of urban development. Published with UN-Habitat.State of the World’s Cities 2010/11: Cities for All: Bridging the Urban Divide 1st Edition is written by UN-HABITAT, and published by Routledge. ISBNs for State of the World’s Cities 2010/11 are 9781136543067, 1136543066 and the print ISBNs are 9781849711753, 1849711755. Additional ISBNs include 9781849711760, 9781849774864, 9781136543029, 9781136543074, 9781282617322.