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Systems Approach to a Theory of Rural‐Urban Migration

1970; Wiley; Volume: 2; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1538-4632.1970.tb00140.x

1538-4632

Akin L. Mabogunje,

Urban and Rural Development Challenges

Geographical AnalysisVolume 2, Issue 1 p. 1-18 Free Access Systems Approach to a Theory of Rural-Urban Migration Akin L. Mabogunje, Akin L. Mabogunje Akin L. Mabogunje is a professor of geography at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.Search for more papers by this author Akin L. Mabogunje, Akin L. Mabogunje Akin L. Mabogunje is a professor of geography at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.Search for more papers by this author First published: January 1970 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1538-4632.1970.tb00140.xCitations: 238 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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