 | International Comparative Perspectives on the Treatment of “Urban Diseases”: Reflections on the Low-Carbon Development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region Subjects: Area Studies; Global Development; Environment and Sustainability; Development Studies Environment Social Work Urban Studies; Urban Studies; Asian Studies; Development Policy; Development Theory; Urban Development; Regional Development; Sustainable Development; Environmental Studies; Environment & the City; Environmental Policy; Environmental Politics; Environmental Change & Pollution; Environmental Management; Environmental Issues; Environment & Theory; Environment & Economics; Sociology; Cities & Infrastructure; Cities & Infrastructure (Urban Studies); With an integration of theories, comparative and empirical studies, this book aims to find a treatment for Beijing's "urban diseases" and coordinate a low-carbon development plan for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in China. Unprecedented industrialization and unconventional urbanization caused a series of "urban diseases" for developing cities across the globe. By summarizing and exploring the evolution and phased characteristics of "urban diseases", the author implements theories across classical sociology, human ecology, community school, and low-carbon city as the base for policy recommendations. This book also provides in-depth examinations and comparative studies of other metropolises' experiences in controlling "urban diseases". Cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo were modeled to propose the most appropriate low-carbon development plan for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. With a focus on developing cities in Northern China, this book will be a great read to all scholars and students of environmental studies, development studies, urban studies, and contemporary China studies. It will also be a great addition for those who are interested in social conflicts and economic development. Lu Xiaocheng, researcher at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences. His main research interests include regional low-carbon innovation system, public policy, industrial economy and government bonds. |
