Description

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This book offers a historical assessment of Jakarta's water management practices from the colonial era through the to Jakarta's emergence as a sprawling megacity. It will be a useful reference to those who research on topics such as urbanization in Southeast Asia, sustainable development, urban and planning history, environmental planning.

About the Author

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Christopher Silver, PhD, FAICP, is Professor at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Florida. He is a four-time Fulbright Senior Scholar in Indonesia and holds honorary professorships at the University of Indonesia and the Institute of Technology, Bandung.