This volume provides extensive information on the urban experience in Latin America. Following a general overview, the work includes chapters devoted to urbanization in specific countries. Each chapter begins with an introduction providing geographic information and a survey of the nation's urban development, and then includes historical profiles of ninety selected cities, as well as maps. Thus, the work provides both national and city-specific perspectives. Chapters also provide a list of bibliographic resources, and the work is fully indexed.
- ISBN10 0313259372
- ISBN13 9780313259371
- Publish Date 30 January 1994
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Greenwood Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 560
- Language English