What is the relationship between urbanisation and globalisation over the recent centuries? The unit analyses a series of international world cities, examining their histories, contemporary situation, and emerging or possible future development scenarios. A large emphasis from the historical perspective is placed on the developed world. However, this unit pays special attention to the contemporary role of cities as drivers of economic and social change in the developing world, with a large aspect of the tutorial time spent on African cities. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Scott Firsing
