Social Exclusion in European Cities: Processes, Experiences and Responses

by Allen,Judith; Allen,Judith

• ISBN13: 9780117023727
• ISBN10: 0117023728
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2002-09-20
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This book provides a definition of social exclusion and looks at both the processes which cause it and the dimensions of the problem throughout Europe.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	ix
Part A: Sustainability and Urban Development
Chapter One: Urban Development and the Environment	9	(21)
1.1 Cities and the Environment: Problems and Potential	9	(5)
1.2 Cities and Sustainable Development	14	(13)
1.3 Summary: Urban Sustainability and Global Interdependencies	27	(1)
Further Reading	28	(1)
Key Themes	28	(1)
Discussion Points	29	(1)
Chapter Two: Urban Growth and the Urban Environment	30	(50)
2.1 Urban Change and Urbanisation in Sustainable Development	30	(9)
2.2 Why Cities Grow	39	(11)
2.3 Externalities and the Urban Environment	50	(3)
2.4 Urban Economic Restructuring	53	(16)
2.5 City Size and Settlement Planning	69	(9)
2.6 Conclusions for Sustainable Urban Development	78	(1)
Further Reading	78	(1)
Key Themes	79	(1)
Discussion Points	79	(1)
Chapter Three: Inside the Social City Region	80	(45)
3.1 Urban Density and Urban Sprawl	81	(11)
3.2 Urban Form and Function	92	(8)
3.3 Social and Economic Disadvantage and the Built Environment	100	(3)
3.4 Design and the Built Environment	103	(15)
3.5 Urban Design and the Natural Environment	118	(3)
3.6 Changing the City from Within	121	(1)
Further Reading	122	(1)
Key Themes	122	(1)
Discussion Points	123	(2)
Part B: Introduction to Pollution	125	(74)
The Nature of Pollution	126	(73)
Chapter Four: The Urban Climate and Air Pollution	130	(35)
4.1 Introduction	130	(1)
4.2 The Urban Climate	131	(4)
4.3 General Air Pollution	135	(2)
4.4 Traditional Air Pollutants	137	(12)
4.5 Smog	149	(3)
4.6 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)	152	(2)
4.7 Metals	154	(2)
4.8 Noise	156	(1)
4.9 Global Air Pollution issues	157	(5)
4.10 Conclusions	162	(1)
Further Reading	163	(1)
Key Themes	163	(1)
Discussion Points	163	(2)
Chapter Five: Fresh Water Resources and Water Pollution	165	(35)
5.1 Introduction	165	(1)
5.2 Fresh Water Resources, Urban Demand and Urban Hydrology	165	(8)
5.3 General Water Pollution	173	(6)
5.4 Organic Wastes	179	(5)
5.5 Pathogenic Micro-organisms	184	(2)
5.6 Inorganic Chemicals and Minerals	186	(5)
5.7 Organic Chemicals	191	(3)
5.8 Acid Deposition	194	(2)
5.9 Conclusions	196	(1)
Further Reading	197	(1)
Key Themes	197	(1)
Discussion Points	197	(2)
Part C: From Principles to Policies: Addressing Urban Environmental Problems	199	(114)
Chapter Six: Guiding Principles for Sustainable Urban Development	200	(36)
6.1 Introduction to the Guiding Principles	200	(4)
6.2 Ecological Principles for Sustainable Urban Development	204	(10)
6.3 Social and Economic Principles for Sustainable Urban Development	214	(10)
6.4 Management Guidelines for Sustainable Urban Development	224	(10)
6.5 Conclusion	234	(1)
Further Reading	234	(1)
Key Themes	234	(1)
Discussion Points	234	(2)
Chapter Seven: Policy Instruments for Improving the Environment	236	(49)
7.1 Introduction	236	(3)
7.2 Environmental Impact Assessment - A Mechanism for Environmental Protection	239	(23)
7.3 Economic Policy Instruments	262	(21)
7.4 Summary	283	(1)
Further Reading	284	(1)
Key Themes	284	(1)
Discussion Points	284	(1)
Chapter Eight: Towards the Sustainable City	285	(28)
8.1 introduction	285	(11)
8.2 Changing the Shape and Form of the Ideal City	296	(10)
8.3 Restructuring Existing Cities far Sustainability	306	(4)
8.4 Managing the Sustainable City	310	(2)
8.5 Finale	312	(1)
Further Reading	312	(1)
Key Themes	312	(1)
Discussion Points	312	(1)
References	313	(24)
Index	337