ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1978 Urbanization and Labour Markets is a useful companion for those studying in geography, economics or development studies. The book provides a simple guide to the subject of labour in cities in underdeveloped countries. It also set out the major controversies relating to urban labour markets in developing countries and focuses in detail to work which goes on outside large-scale firms. Migration and population growth is considered in some detail and proposals for different ways of seeing the ‘informal’ sector are discussed. This book will be of use to undergraduates in the areas of geography, economics and development studies.

chapter 1|13 pages

The Growth of Cities: A Description

chapter 2|21 pages

Population and Migration to Cities

chapter 3|22 pages

The Reception of Urban Newcomers

chapter 4|10 pages

The Urban Employment Question

chapter 5|17 pages

The Emergence of the ‘Informal’ Sector

chapter 6|14 pages

Shortcomings of the ‘Informal’ Sector

chapter 7|3 pages

Conclusions