Urban Studies - (Revised Edition)

Author: Tang Huiyi
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book is a theoretical work on cities and their development, planning, modeling, management, and decision-making. Guided by Qian Xuesen's systems science theory and centered on Qian Xuesen's contributions to urban studies, it discusses the essence of cities, the concept of urbanization, the laws and mechanisms of urban development, the fundamental characteristics of urbanization in China, and the development of small towns. It analyzes urban structures and morphological patterns from various perspectives, examines the driving forces behind urban development, and introduces the R0xY index for measuring development trends. The book systematically elaborates on sustainable development and the corresponding new concept of civilization. It also addresses several major urban policy issues.
The book establishes a theoretical framework for urban system modeling, systematically introducing the applications of system dynamics, dissipative structure theory (theory of self-organizing systems), synergetics, and chaos theory. It also presents control-theoretic system planning methods and the application of game theory in urban studies. With a macro, comprehensive, and systematic perspective, closely (closely), the book provides an in-depth analysis of urban issues, making new advancements in both theoretical depth and breadth. It incorporates some contemporary academic ideas and theories, methods, which helps promote reforms and innovations in related research and practical work.
This book is suitable for professionals engaged in urban research, planning, modeling, and management, as well as decision-makers in related fields. It serves as a teaching reference for relevant university courses and can also be used as a reference for master's and doctoral students in selecting research topics and conducting research.