Journals and Magazines of Interest*

This section contains a list of periodicals on urban issues. Each entry includes title of the periodical, a brief description where necessary, its frequency, annual subscription rate, and the address where it can be obtained.

1. Ambio a Journal of the Human Environment. Published eight times a year. Available from: the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Box 50005, S-10405, Stockholm, Sweden. Subscription: DM 308.

2. Asian People and Cities. Newsletter of the Asian Urban Information Centre of Kobe. Available from: Sunpal Bldg., 8F, 5-3-1 Kumoi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 651, Japan. Fax: (81-78)291 0641. E-Mail auick@kobe-sc. tao.or.jp

3. Bangladesh Urban Studies. Half yearly. Subscription: US$ 20. Available from: Urban Studies Programme, Department of Geography, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

4. Beyond Settlements. Habitat II Newsletter dealing with sustainable and democratic human settlements based on people's processes, culture and experiences. Quarterly. Available from: Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action, Nare Park Municipal School, Opp. Nare Park Grounds, Parel, Bombay - 400 012. Fax: (91-22) 413 5314 . E-Mail: yuva@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in

5. CityVoice, publication of CityNet. Available from: CityNet Secretariat, 5F International Organisations Center, Pacifico- Yokohama, 1-1-1, Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 229, Japan. Fax: (81-45)223 2162. E-mail: citynet@po.iijnet.or.jp

6. Citywatch: India, a publication of Mahila Milan and the National Slum Dwellers Federation in India. Language: English and Hindi. Quarterly. Subscription: Free. Available from: Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres (SPARC), P.O. Box 9389, Bombay-400 026, India. Fax: (91-22) 285 1500. e-mail:sheela@sparc.ilbom.ernet.in

7. Civil Society, journal of the Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice (a grassroots organisation working for democracy, justice and improvement in Korean society. Bi-monthly. Subscription: Free of Charge. Available from: CCEJ, 25-1 Chongro-5-Ga, Chongro-Gu, Seoul, Korea.

8. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, an international journal. Bi-monthly. Subscription: L 409. Available from: Elsevier Science Ltd., The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, United Kingdom. Fax: (44-1865) 843D10.

9. CUCES Newsletter, publication of the Centre for Environmental Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Twice a year. Free subscription from the Centre for Environmental Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N. T., Hong Kong. Fax: 852-26035174. E-mail: <cuces@cuhk.edu.hk>

10. EAROPH Bulletin, publication of the Eastern Regional Organization for Planning and Housing (EAROPH). Quarterly. Available from: EAROPH Secretariat, PAM Centre, 4-6 Jalan Tangsi, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fax: (603) 274 6515/457 6607, E-mail: cklng@pc.jaring.my

11. Environment and Urbanization, journal published by the Human Settlements Programme of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) to debate and exchange information and ideas on environment and urbanisation issues. Bi-annual. Subscription: Free of charge for NGOs and training institutes in developing countries. Available from: IIED, 3, Endsleigh Street, London WC1H ODD, United Kingdom. Fax: (44-71) 388 2826.

12. The Global Tenant, magazine of the International Union of Tenants. Quarterly. Available from: The Global Tenant, Box 7514, S- 103 92 Stockholm, Sweden.

13. Habitat Debate, publication of United Nations Centre on Human Settlements (UNCHS). Available from: UNCHS (Habitat), P.O.Box 300030, Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: (254-2) 624333. E-mail: habitat@unchs.org

14. Habitat International, journal for the study of human settlements, established at the UN Habitat Conference, Vancouver, 1976. Quarterly. Available from: Pergamon Press Ltd., Headington Hill Hall, Oxford OX3 OBW, United Kingdom; or Pergamon Press Inc., 660 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591-5153, USA.

15. Habitat News, official Newsletter of the United Nations Centre for Human Settlement (Habitat). Published three times a year. Subscription: Free of Charge. Available from: Chief, Information, Audio Visual and Documentation Division, UNCHS (Habitat), P.O.Box 30030, Nairobi, Kenya. Fax: (254-2) 624266/7.

16. HIC News, published by the Habitat International Coalition. Three times a year.Available from: Cordobanes Num, 24 Col. San Jose Insurgents, 03900 Mexico, D.F. Fax (52) 593 5194. E-Mail hic@laneta.apc.org

17. Housing and Planning Review. Bi-monthly. Available from: National Housing and Town Planning Council, 14-17 Old Street, London EC1V9AB. Fax (44-171) 608 2830.

18. Housing By People in Asia, newsletter of the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights (ACHR). Documents news and work of Asian groups involved in housing issues. The newsletter aims to forge link between grassroots people and groups and solidarity. Subscription: Free of Charge. Available from: ACHR, 73, Soi Sonthiwattana 4, Ladprao 110, Ladprao Road, Bangkok 10310, Thailand. Fax: (66-22) 539 9950. e-mail: achrsec@email.ksc.net

19. Housing News Digest, documents current news on housing scanned from newspapers and periodicals. Subscription: Free of Charge. Available from: Unnayan, 36/1A Garcha Road, Calcutta 700 019, India.

20. IFHP News, journal of the International Federation for Housing and Planning. Available from: IFHP, 43 Wassenaarseweg, 2596 CG The Hague, Netherlands.

21. INTA News, publication of the International Urban Development Association. Quarterly. Available from: INTA News, P.O.Box 11339, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339, USA. Fax: (1-954) 760-56666, E-Mail: schnidma @acc.fau.edu

22. Interlink, newsletter of the ASEAN Association for Planning and Housing. Quarterly. Available from: Interlink, Unit A, 9th Floor, STRATA 100 Bldg., Emerald Avenue, 1600 Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines.

23. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research. Quarterly. Subscription: L 47. Available from: Blackwell Publishers, 108 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JF, United Kingdom.Fax:(44-1865)381381.Email: jnlinfo@blackwellpublishers.co.uk

24. Journal of the Air and Waste Management Association. Monthly. Subscription: US$90 per year. Available from: AWMA, One Gateway Centre, Third Floor, Pittsburg, PA 15222, USA.

25. Journal of the American Planning Association. Quarterly. Subscription: US$ 80. Available from: APA, 122, South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, USA.

26. Journal of Housing Economics. Quarterly. Subscription for 1997 - US$168. Available from: 6277 Sea Harbour Drive, Orlando, FL 32887- 4900.

27. Journal of Property Research. Quarterly. Subscription: L70. Available from: Chapman & Hall, ITPS Ltd., Cheriton House, Northway, Andover, Hants SP105BE, United Kingdom. Fax (44-1264) 342807. E-Mail: chsub@itps.co.uk

28. Journal of Real Estate and Construction. Published three times a year. Subscription: Overseas - US$50. Available from: Singapore University Press, University of Singapore, Yusuf Ishak House, 10 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119260.

29. Journal of Urban Economics. Bi-monthly. Subscription: US$ 439. Available from: Academia Press, 6277, Sea Harbour Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4900, USA.

30. Journal of Urban Planning and Development. Quarterly. Subscription: US$27. Available from: American Society of Civil Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017-2398, USA.

31. Journal of Water Resource, Planning and Management. Bi-Monthly. Subscription: US$1981. Available from: American Society of Civil Engineers, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017-2398, USA.

32. Land Economics. Quarterly. Subscription: US$ 175, $ 37 for individuals. Available from: Wisconsin Press, 114 North Murray St., Madison WI 53715, USA

33. Land Use Policy, international journal covering all aspects of land use. Quarterly. Available from: Elsevier Science (Singapore), No.1 Temasek Avenue, 17-01 Millenia Tower, Singapore. Fax (65) 337 2230. E-Mail: asiainfo@elsevier.co.com.sg

34. Local Environment, launched in January 1996, it focuses on the growing area of local environmental policy, politics and action, defined in the broadest possible manner. It is a forum for the evaluation and discussion of the environmental, social and economic policies and strategies which constitute the new environmental agenda. Available from: Centre for Local Environmental Policies and Strategies, School of Land Management and Urban Policy, South Bank University, London SW8 217, United Kingdom. Fax (44-0) 171 815 7330.E-mail:evans@vax.sbu.ac.uk,or jagyeman@gn.apc.org

35. News on TAP, newsletter of the Asian Coalition for Housing Rights' Training and Advisory Programme. Quarterly. Subscription: Free of Charge. Available from: ACHR, 73, Soi Sonthiwattana 4, Ladprao Road 110, Ladprao, Bangkok 10310, Thailand. Fax: (66-22) 539 9950. e-mail: maurice@ksc9.th.com

36. NICMAR Journal of Construction Management, journal for the study and practice of management in the construction industry covering issues of safety, habitat, environment, transportation. Quarterly. Subscription: US$ 160. Available from: National Institute of Construction Management Research, Walchand Centre, Tardeo Road, Bombay - 400 034, India. Fax (91-22) 495 2453.

37. Regional Science and Urban Economics. Bi-monthly. Subscription: US$413. Available from: Elsevier Science, B.V., Journal Department, PO Box 211, 100 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands, Fax: (31-20)5803598.

38. SELAVIP Newsletter, journal of low-income housing in Asia and the world, compiled by Eduardo Jorge Anzorena. It contains stories about the lives and thoughts of the urban poor and the problems of housing, published since 1976. Bi-annual . Subscription: Free. Available from: Fr. Eduardo Jorge Anzorena, 102 P. Del Rosario Ext., Cebu City 6000, Philippines. Fax: (63-32) 254 8072. E-mail: pagtamba@durian.usc.edu.ph

39. Streets for People, a current awareness service of the Sustainable Transport Action Network for Asia and the Pacific (SUSTRAN). Quarterly. Subscription: Free. Available from: SUSTRAN, c/o Asia-Pacific 2000, P.O.Box 12544, 50782 Kuala Lumpur. Fax: (60-3) 253. E-mail: tkpb@barter.pc.jaring

40. Sustainable Transport. Quarterly. Available from: Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, 611 Broadway, Rm 616, New York, NY 10012, USA. Fax: (1-212) 260 7353. E-Mail: mobility@igc.apc.org

41. Third World Planning Review. Quarterly. Subscription: institutions - L50/US$100, individuals - L35/US$64; reduced rates available in certain countries. Available from: Liverpool University Press, Senate House, Liverpool 4069 3BX, United Kingdom.

42. Transportation, an international journal devoted to the improvement of transportation, planning and practice. Quarterly. Subscription US$280. Available from: Kluwer Academic Publishers Group, P.O. Box 322, AH Dordrecht, the Netherlands.

43. TRISHNET News, newsletter of the Network of Training, Research and Information Institutions in Human Settlements in the Asia- Pacific. Available from: Editor, TRISHNET News, Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements, 1591-6, Kwanyang-dong, TonganGu, Anyang-shi, 430075, Republic of Korea.

44. The Urban Age aims to stimulate lively debates and interaction on urban issues. Quarterly. Subscription: Free of charge to subscribers in developing countries. Available from: Urban Age, Room S6-147, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street, N.W. Washington, DC 29433, USA. Fax (1-202)522 3232. E-mail: mbergen@worldbank.org

45. The Urban Edge: Issues and Innovations, published by World Bank. Ten times a year. Available from: The World Bank, Room S-10-040, Washington D.C. 20433, USA.

46. Urban Links is a current awareness bulletin to disseminate news and information on urban issues in Asia and Pacific region. Quarterly. Subscription: Free. Available from: Urban Management Programme for Asia and Pacific (UMPAP), c/o UNDP, PO Box 12544, 50782 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Fax: (60-3) 253 2361. E-mail: umpap@po.jaring.my

47. The Urban Place, newsletter of the Institute Sultan Iskandar of Urban Habitat and Highrise. Available from: ISI, Mail Bag 791 80990, Johor Baru, Johor, Malaysia. Fax: (607) 570020.

48. Urban Poverty, newsletter of the National Institute of Urban Affairs. Quarterly. Available from: National Institute of Urban Affairs, 11, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021. Fax: (91- 11) 379 2961.

49. Urban Studies, an international journal for research in urban and regional studies. Published nine times a year. Available from: Urban Studies, Adam Smith Bldg., University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8RT, United Kingdom. Fax: (44-141) 3304668.

50. URC Facts and Figures. Contains statistics on news on economies, environment, transport, and housing. Monthly. Subscription: US$ 12 or Rs 200. Available from: Urban Resource Centre, 3/48 Muslimabad Housing Society, Jamaluddin Afghani Road, Karachi 74800, Pakistan. Fax: (92-21) 4522361.

51. Waste Management and Research, journal of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA). Bi-Monthly. Subscription: L 230. Available from:Academia Press, 24-28 Oval Road, London NW1 7DX, United Kingdom

52. Wastes Management. Monthly. Subscription: Overseas L60. Available from: Institute of Waste Management, 9 Saxon Court, Northampton NN1 1SX, United Kingdom

53. Water Resources Journal, review journal of UN-ESCAP containing news of current developments of regional interest in the Asian and Pacific region. Quarterly. Available from: Water Resources Section, Environment and Natural Resources Management Division. United Nations Building, Rajadamnern Avenue, Bangkok 10200, Thailand. Fax:(66-2) 288 1059

54. Women and Shelter Newsletter. Official publication of the Women and Shelter Network, a sub-committee of the Habitat International Coalition. Available from: Women and Shelter Network, c/o Women Advancement Trust, P.O. Box 5914, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Fax: (255- 051) 44240. E-mail: ceest@ceest.gn.apc.org

*Adapted from Menon, Lakshmi, comp. and ed. Understanding Urbanisation: A Sourcebook., with updates by AP2000 Secretariat..

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