Cities of PeasantsCities of PeasantsThe Political Economy of Urbanization in the Third The Political Economy of Urbanization in the Third

World CountriesWorld Countries

By: Bryan RobertsBy: Bryan Roberts

Presented By: Jonathan TiptonPresented By: Jonathan Tipton

OutlineOutline

United States and Britain’s Port SystemUnited States and Britain’s Port System

DevelopmentDevelopment

MigrationMigration

Living ConditionsLiving Conditions

Imports and ExportsImports and Exports

United States and BritainUnited States and Britain

Metals, Foodstuffs and other Raw Metals, Foodstuffs and other Raw MaterialsMaterials

DevelopmentDevelopment

Cheap Labor WagesCheap Labor Wages This means companies pay expenses would be lowerThis means companies pay expenses would be lower

ExpansionExpansion Move to an isolated area and begin another phase of Move to an isolated area and begin another phase of

developmentdevelopment

MigrationMigration

Migrate to economic centerMigrate to economic center

More JobsMore Jobs

Expansion to Outer Limits of CitiesExpansion to Outer Limits of Cities

Husbands Leave Their Families Husbands Leave Their Families They do so in search of better paying jobsThey do so in search of better paying jobs

Living ConditionsLiving Conditions

ConnectionsConnections

Prefer to Live Near Relatives or FriendsPrefer to Live Near Relatives or Friends

Many Live in Lower Income and Squatter Many Live in Lower Income and Squatter SettlementsSettlements

The WealthyThe Wealthy

Social RelationshipSocial Relationship