This book examines the process policies and politics of urban development in China with
particular attention to city region governance urban redevelopment and urban¿rural
interaction through intensive theoretical discussions and extensive case studies. It offers
ample data pictures and illustrations to provide readers with a deep understanding of urban
policies and policies in China. The regional and metropolitan perspective is emphasized to
analyze the urban¿rural transition and how it affects urban governance. This book develops a
well-grounded political economy analysis to examine how city region development and governance
evolve in China. Such development is the focal point of Chinäs continuing urbanization and its
impact needs to be carefully analyzed. In the end this book aims to foster discussions that
may lead to serious consideration on Chinäs future urbanization route.
