Urban Growth Patterns in Latin America with Illustrations from Caracas

@article{Morris1978UrbanGP,
  title={Urban Growth Patterns in Latin America with Illustrations from Caracas},
  author={A. S. Morris},
  journal={Urban Studies},
  year={1978},
  volume={15},
  pages={299 - 312}
}
  • A. S. Morris
  • Published 1 October 1978
  • Political Science
  • Urban Studies
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