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Urbanization in China

The Path to Harmony and Prosperity

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Authors:
  1. Houkai Wei

    1. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

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  • Summarizes China’s urbanization theories and practices in recent years
  • Discusses hot topics concerning China’s urbanization
  • Offers practical suggestions
  • Written by a leading expert in the field

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Urbanization in China: A Historical Review

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 1-35

  3. The Essentials of the New Chinese Approach to Urbanization

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 37-54

  4. Strategic Thinking About Urbanization in China

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 55-70

  5. Resizing Towns and Cities in China

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 71-97

  6. Optimizing the Spatial Distribution of Cities in China

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 99-135

  7. Administrative Levels and Size Growth of Chinese Cities

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 137-159

  8. Spatial Expansion Effect of Urbanization in China

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 161-184

  9. Recommendations for Comprehensive Improvements in Urban Development and Management

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 185-207

  10. Pushing Institutional Innovation in Urbanization

    • Houkai Wei
    Pages 209-235
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About this book

This book traces the history of urbanization in China and discusses major problems and challenges the country is facing as it undergoes a profound social transformation. The author argues that as China tries to build not just more but also better cities, i.e., cities that are not only economically competitive but also people- and environment-friendly, it should adopt urbanization strategies and policies that promote integrated development for both rural and urban areas, and coordination among otherwise disparate objectives – such as industrialization, ecological modernization, informatization and cultural heritage preservation – nationwide and at various scales.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China

    Houkai Wei

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Urbanization in China

  • Book Subtitle: The Path to Harmony and Prosperity

  • Authors: Houkai Wei

  • Series Title: Research Series on the Chinese Dream and China’s Development Path

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1408-7

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Social Sciences Academic Press and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-1407-0Published: 09 August 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-4628-6Published: 23 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-1408-7Published: 30 July 2018

  • Series ISSN: 2363-6866

  • Series E-ISSN: 2363-6874

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 235

  • Number of Illustrations: 33 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Human Geography, Social Policy, Sustainable Development

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