Cities in Relations advances a novel way of thinking about urban transformation by focusing on transnational relations in the least developed countries. • Examines the last 20 years of urban development in Hanoi, Vietnam, and in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso • Considers the ways in which a city's relationships with other places influences its urban development • Provides fresh ideas for comparative urban studies that move beyond discussions of economic and policy factors • Offers a clear and concise narrative accompanied by more than 45 photos and maps
