POLI 227 Chapter 7: Rapid Urbanization and the Politics of the Urban Poor

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Chapter 7: rapid urbanization and the politics of the urban poor. The third world"s urban explosion. The number of people living in cities has exceeded the rural population. The magnitude of the expansion has placed tremendous strains on public services, housing, public healthy and personal safety. Many of the urban poor who are unable to find work turn to the informal economy. Only in communist countries has the state been a major employer. Economic policy affects on the job market. Latin america implemented economic policies designed to encourage domestic manufacturing. Asia began with protectionist policies but then opened their markets to the international market. The urban poor"s struggle for housing. The problem of urban crime. Income inequality may be a more important factor in crime rates than absolute poverty. Homicide statistics are misleading due to differing levels of medical care, justice systems and statistic recording. Government crime is also a big factor. The politics of the urban poor: conflicting images.

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