Cities of Peasants The Political Economy of Urbanization in the Third World Countries By: Bryan Roberts Presented By: Jonathan Tipton

Outline  United States and Britain’s Port System  Development  Migration  Living Conditions

Imports and Exports  United States and Britain  Metals, Foodstuffs and other Raw Materials

Development  Cheap Labor Wages  This means companies pay expenses would be lower  Expansion  Move to an isolated area and begin another phase of development

Migration  Migrate to economic center  More Jobs  Expansion to Outer Limits of Cities  Husbands Leave Their Families  They do so in search of better paying jobs

Living Conditions  Connections  Prefer to Live Near Relatives or Friends  Many Live in Lower Income and Squatter Settlements  The Wealthy  Social Relationship