Cities in Contemporary Africa

Murray, M.; Myers, G.

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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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-06-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349532049

DOI: 10.1057/9780230603349

Dimensions: 229.0cm x152.0cm

Pages: 318.0