Cities in Contemporary Africa

Cities in Contemporary Africa

2006

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This book explains how and why cities on the African continent have grown at such a rapid pace, how municipal authorities have tried to cope with this massive influx of people, and how long-time urban residents and newcomers interact, negotiate, and struggle over access to limited resources.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780230116641
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 2006
DEWEY: 307.76096
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 318
Weight: 512g
Height: 153mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 21mm