Urbanization and nomadism, a study in the geography of cities / Anbar province as a model
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urbanization, nomadism, geography of citiesAbstract
In this study, the rank-size rule, the Mehta Index, the Primacy Index or Four Cities Index, and the Primacy Ratio were adopted. The use of these tools and indicators aims to better understand the urban distribution and dominance in Anbar Governorate and evaluate it more comprehensively. With the aim of analyzing urban control in the urban system network in Anbar Governorate. Urban control is one of the main challenges that most urban systems in developing countries face. Population size was chosen as an indicator to measure control, despite the debates surrounding it, since it overlooks other important aspects of measurement, such as economic, social, political and other aspects. Vocabulary related to dominance and the concentration of population in a city may play a role in shaping dominance, however, most studies on this topic are based on the indicator of size only. The researcher reached several conclusions, including the importance of understanding urban domination in designing urban policies and sustainable development. Two recommendations were also proposed: enhancing awareness of the importance of urbanization and Bedouinism in cities and developing urban policies that promote sustainable development in Anbar Governorate.
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