The Latin American City

by Alan Gilbert

Book Overview

The Latin American City looks at the region's urban explosion from the perspective of the poor. It asks why people are attracted to the city and examines the underlying problem of rural poverty which... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 085345938X
• ISBN13: 9780853459385
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Monthly Review Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding

This is the only serious sociological study in Urban Latin America. Unfortunately is outdated. Too many things have happened in Latin America since 1998. A newer edition would be nice.

urbanization in latin america

Alan Gilbert's "The Latin American City" is a wonderful introduction to urbanization in Latin America. The chapter set-up and structure makes it easy to find information. The information and statistics included are relevant and helpful in understanding the problems of urbanization in these third world countries. The main fault I find with this text, is that it lacks a personal connection to the issues. Perhaps more sidebar stories, or vinyettes, would achieve a personal connection to the issues.