This book traces the history of urbanization in China and discusses major problems and challenges the country is facing as it undergoes a profound social transformation. The author argues that as China tries to build not just more but also better cities, i.e., cities that are not only economically competitive but also people- and environment-friendly, it should adopt urbanization strategies and policies that promote integrated development for both rural and urban areas, and coordination among otherwise disparate objectives ¿ such as industrialization, ecological modernization, informatization and cultural heritage preservation ¿ nationwide and at various scales.

Urbanization in China: History and Review.- The Essentials of the New China-Model Approach to Urbanization.-  Strategic Thinking about Urbanization in China.- Resizing Towns and Cities in China.- Optimizing the Spatial Distribution of Cities in China.- Administrative Levels and Size Growth of Chinese Cities.- Spatial Expansion Effect of Urbanization in China.- Recommendations for Comprehensive Improvements in Urban Development and Management.- Pushing Institutional Innovation in Urbanization.