GGR100H1 Final: exam question.docx
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1 it has been said that even though the colonial era is formally over in south america, its cities still tangibly reflect past colonial linkages. South american colonialization with a particular focus on how it affected the shape, location, and make up of cities. Then describe some of the ways that cities have been affected by powerful countries and institutions (e. g. imf) since formal decolonization. Introduction: south america cities are quite diverse in urban form, physical setting, culture, economic function, political governance and quality of life. Since the colonial era, urban societies throughout the region have served as important producers and consumers within a global economy until today. The region s cities contrast with cities of other world regions in many ways. Although similar processes of colonial experience with iberian urban planning, historical development, recent globalization, growing socioeconomic polarization and spatial segregation, and informal economies have shaped urban development throughout the south.
