International Comparative Perspectives on the Treatment of Urban Diseases: Reflections on the Low-Carbon Development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region

With an integration of theories, comparative and empirical studies, this book aims to find a treatment for Beijing’s urban diseases and coordinate a low-carbon development plan for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in China. Unprecedented industrialization and unconventional urbanization caused a series of urban diseases for developing cities across the globe. By summarizing and exploring the evolution and phased characteristics of urban diseases , the author implements theories across classical sociology, human ecology, community school, and low-carbon city as the base for policy recommendations. This book also provides in-depth examinations and comparative studies of other metropolises’ experiences in controlling urban diseases . Cities such as New York, London, and Tokyo were modeled to propose the most appropriate low-carbon development plan for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

With a focus on developing cities in Northern China, this book will be a great read to all scholars and students of environmental studies, development studies, urban studies, and contemporary China studies. It will also be a great addition for those who are interested in social conflicts and economic development.