A powerfully argued work that combines reporting, sociology, economics, and urban studies to show how the migration of workers from villages to urban centers has become one of the most significant forces in the world today.
For the first time in history, there are now more people in the world living in cities than in rural areas, and many of them are clustering on the urban outskirts. Arrival City argues that this incredible movement of peoples, unfolding before our eyes, will be one of the most important trends in the twenty-first century. From Istanbul to Los Angeles, from Warsaw to Shenzhen, China, Doug Saunders shows how the success or failure of the immense communities forming on the fringes of traditional cities is having a profound effect on local, national, and international development."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"A game changer. . . . Mightily researched, lofty and humane, Arrival City is packed with salient detail and could hardly be more timely."
--The New York Times
"Arrival City presents an optimistic and humane view of global urbanization. Let's hope urban planners and politicians pay attention."
--The Wall Street Journal
"With the voice of a seasoned reporter, Saunders writes compelling, firsthand narratives describing the challenges and triumphs of migrant families from across the globe."
--The San Francisco Chronicle
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