Urbanization
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7076744 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anthony M Orum (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Pages | 1-4 |
| Publication date | 2017-09-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | OTHER |
| Venue | The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology (JOURNAL) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781405165518.wbeosu023 |
| OpenAlex | W4252401821 |
| ISBN | 9781405165518 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 5 |
Urbanization refers to the process whereby ever larger numbers of people migrate to and establish residence in relatively dense areas of population. It is a phenomenon that has existed throughout the ages, from ancient times to the present. Large numbers of people have gathered and created urban sites in places such as ancient Rome and Cairo as well as in ancient Beijing in China. Yet, in recent times, the process of urbanization has gained increasing momentum and, with it, greater attention as well. Today, more than half of the world's population live in what are considered urban places, and demographers project that by 2050 much of the world's population will reside in them
Archaeology · China · Economic geography · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Phenomenon · Population · Residence · Sociology · Urbanization · Demography · Urban and Rural Development Challenges · Urban Planning and Governance · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |