This is part of a series on applied geography for Revised Higher Grade students. The book examines population, population growth and urbanization. It considers world population growth in developed and developing cities, with particular reference to the UK, especially London, and also to Pakistan, especially Karachi. It also surveys the social problems of population growth and considers solutions. The text features a range of pertinent case studies, with short-response and extended-response questions, and longer assignments.

 

This book is part of a book series called Aspects Of Applied Geography .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 1996 by Hodder Arnold .

Jim Bruce has written or edited over 100 books for children on a wide range of subjects. His knowledge of literacy levels combines with a lively writing style to create texts that are as easy to read as they are enjoyable.

This book has the following chapters: Population and urbanization: historical perspectives; world population growth; millionaire cities; developed and developing cities. London case-study: UK population growth and urbanization; growth and structure in London; managing change in London; urban renewal in Docklands. Karachi case-study: Pakistan population growth and urbanization; growth and structure in Karachi; managing change in Karachi; squatter settlements. Problems and solutions. Assignments.