The preparation of this volume has been a collective effort. In
addition to the cooperation received from the contributors themselves in my
repeated requests for more information or clarification, the assistance of a
number of others is acknowledged. The United Nations University funding made the
whole endeavour possible, but thanks are due in particular to Fu-chen Lo and
Jacob Park. Assistance with the organization of the planning meeting was given
by Professor Mahmoud Yousry and with the mid-project meeting by Professor Alan
Gilbert and Keith Rudkin of the Department of Geography, University College
London. I am indebted to the referees, Professor Akin Mabogunje and Dr. Tony
O'Connor, whose comments were invaluable, but who cannot be held responsible for
the final product. Technical assistance with the production of maps and diagrams
and other support were provided by the technical and administrative staff of the
Department of City and Regional Planning, University of Wales, Cardiff, and
Catherine Jele competently and quickly translated between French and English
where necessary.
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