Urban growth and land degradation in developing cities : change and challenges in Kano, Nigeria /
Peri-urban livelihood strategies have become an increasingly important survival mechanism in the context of rapid urban growth. This book uses an innovative combination of methodologies from both the natural and social sciences to examine recent developments in and around the city of Kano in norther...
Основен автор: | Maconachie, Roy. |
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Формат: | Електронна книга |
Език: | English |
Публикувано: |
Aldershot ; Burlington, VT :
Ashgate,
℗♭2007.
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Серия: |
King's SOAS studies in development geography.
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Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=270155 |
Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Urban growth and land degradation in developing cities. |
Резюме: |
Peri-urban livelihood strategies have become an increasingly important survival mechanism in the context of rapid urban growth. This book uses an innovative combination of methodologies from both the natural and social sciences to examine recent developments in and around the city of Kano in northern Nigeria, and in doing so, provides insights into the sustainability of these livelihood strategies. |
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Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (xx, 194 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-192) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780754685777 0754685772 |