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Cities as social reactors

Simplifying Complexity

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Introduction

This chapter discusses the concepts of sub-linear scaling and super-linear scaling in cities, exploring how an increase in city size affects physical and social factors. The discussion also touches on the positive and negative effects of super-linear scaling, such as increased disease and crime, as well as the topics of slums and poverty alleviation.

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