LAND USE DYNAMICS IN THE LONDON METROPOLITAN FRINGE

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The book explores the significant impact of urbanization on land use dynamics, particularly in the urban fringes of London. It highlights the historical context of land transformation, emphasizing its acceleration since the Industrial Revolution and the globalization of economies. The study examines how cities interact with surrounding rural areas, referencing traditional agricultural land use models like Von Thunen's. It aims to uncover the localized yet globally systemic effects of these transformations on land use patterns.