The Spatial-Temporal Dynamics of China’s Changing Urban Hierarchy (1950–2005)
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Social Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
This paper examines the dynamic spatial and temporal patterns of China’s urban hierarchy from 1950 to 2005.
We limit the study to mainland China’s 137 urban agglomerations of 750,000 or more population as of 2005.
The paper improves upon a classic approach to measuring shifting ranks within an urban hierarchy by applying advanced spatial analysis techniques.
We use a Getis-Ord Gi*, a space-time Moran scatter plot, and dynamic LISA paths to examine the regional difference and change for these urban agglomerations.
Our study revealed a north-south divide in the changing urban hierarchy of China after 1990.
The analysis demonstrated that the spatial and temporal shift of urban dominance in China was closely associated with policy and economic factors.
The paper concludes with a discussion of the differences across the six different time periods of change from 1950 to 2005.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Xuwei& Greene, Richard. 2012. The Spatial-Temporal Dynamics of China’s Changing Urban Hierarchy (1950–2005). Urban Studies Research،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450879
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Xuwei& Greene, Richard. The Spatial-Temporal Dynamics of China’s Changing Urban Hierarchy (1950–2005). Urban Studies Research No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450879
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Xuwei& Greene, Richard. The Spatial-Temporal Dynamics of China’s Changing Urban Hierarchy (1950–2005). Urban Studies Research. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450879
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450879