Overview
The objective of this topic is to examine the dynamics of economic and socio-economic activity at the global level and the impact on people and places (especially cities and regions) within Pacific Asian countries. The topic emphasises the connection between the global and the local in the development of cities … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to enable a student to understand the social and economic dimensions of globalisation, and its impact on people and cities within Pacific Asian countries. In particular, the topic aims to provide an understanding of the emerging megacities (and megaurban regions) of Pacific Asia.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Understand the connection between the global and the local in the development of Pacific Asian cities and regions and the new emergent geographies of the region
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Understand theories about the causes and consequences of these processes
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Use skills and techniques in the analysis of urban and regional development
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Evaluate policies designed to minimise the problems associated with multi-polar and regionally uneven development, and the rapid growth of large cities
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