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Rapid, and rising, urbanisation now characterises world development. But this is not a simple condition. While the overall pattern is plain and persistent, its specific features vary considerably.
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Dotson, A. (1974). Urbanisation and National Development: A Probable Case. In: Barratt, J., Brand, S., Collier, D.S., Glaser, K. (eds) Accelerated Development in Southern Africa. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02056-0_25
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