Asian Metropolis: Urbanisation and the South-east Asian City

A fascinating deep dive into the explosive urban growth that reshaped Southeast Asia in the late 20th century. This Oxford University Press collection brings together scholarly essays examining how cities like Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila transformed from colonial outposts into sprawling megacities. It's dense, academic stuff—but if you're curious about the forces driving Asian urbanisation, the challenges of infrastructure, and the social dynamics of these dynamic regions, this is essential reading. Perfect for urban studies students, policy wonks, and anyone fascinated by how cities actually work.