Africa's Urban Revolution
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A comprehensive survey of the key issues surrounding Africa's rapid urbanization, written by leading scholars and practitioners in the field.
Edgar Pieterse is a leading voice in urban studies, focusing on the complex challenges and opportunities within contemporary cities. His work critically examines urban policy and planning, advocating for innovative and people-centered approaches to city development. Through his research and directorships, he seeks to foster more equitable and sustainable urban futures.


A comprehensive survey of the key issues surrounding Africa's rapid urbanization, written by leading scholars and practitioners in the field.
The 'mega-cities' of the developing world are home to over 10 million people each and even smaller cities are experiencing unprecedented population surges. The problems surrounding this influx of people - slums, poverty, unemployment and lack of governance - have been well-documented. This book provides ways on how to deal with these challenges.