Bøger af United Nations University Press

Presents a lively and stimulating international, interdisciplinary exchange of experiences and ideas on chaos phenomena. The book concludes with a discussion of the past and possible future impacts of chaos in the physical and social sciences.

Examines the growth of the largest cities in Africa - their characteristics, their dynamism despite economic crisis, and the results of attempts to manage them. The book shows that Africa's largest cities, even those in countries experiencing economic and state breakdown, will continue to grow and have vital economic roles.