Author Description

<p><i>Cities in Relations</i> advances a novel way of thinking about urban transformation by focusing on transnational relations in the least developed countries.</p> <ul> <li>Examines the last 20 years of urban development in Hanoi, Vietnam, and in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso</li> <li>Considers the ways in which a city’s relationships with other places influences its urban development</li> <li>Provides fresh ideas for comparative urban studies that move beyond discussions of economic and policy factors</li> <li>Offers a clear and concise narrative accompanied by more than 45 photos and maps</li> </ul>