Identifier

36

Date

2014

Document Type

Honors Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

Major

No Major

Concentration

Asian Studies & International Trade

Committee Chair

Hsiang-te Kung

Abstract

Low-dense, spatial distribution of land use in China can be attributed to urbanization. This thesis culminates by perforating the challenges associated with city growth as seen through the lens of urban sprawl. In China, the foundation for economic prosperity has been rooted in the industrial progression of its cities; however, the phenomenon of urban sprawl elucidates a myriad of negative externalities and dissolves urban amenities, questioning current economic growth models. This thesis examines environmental vulnerability in Shenzhen, road congestion in Shanghai, and air pollution in Beijing as consequences of urban growth. In order for China to remain prosperous in the twenty-first century, it must address and find solutions to mitigate the effects of current and future sprawl.

Comments

Undergraduate Honor's Thesis

Library Comment

Honors thesis originally submitted to the Local University of Memphis Honor’s Thesis Repository.

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