Urban Sociology: A Global Introduction

Urban Sociology: A Global Introduction
ISBN-10
1107649412
ISBN-13
9781107649415
Series
Urban Sociology
Category
Social Science
Pages
225
Language
English
Published
2013-11-25
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Author
Mark Abrahamson

Description

This concise yet comprehensive overview of the political and economic development of the world's cities offers a unique emphasis on its cultural impacts. The book emphasizes the transition from modern (industrial) to post-modern (post-industrial) eras and its effect on established and developing global cities, and arguments are supported with case studies for each of the main concepts of urban theory and research. Mark Abrahamson analyzes contemporary global cities - ranging from Lagos to Los Angeles, Paris to Beijing - helping students relate concepts to concrete places and understand the global nature of contemporary urban development. Rigorous yet accessible, this textbook includes key learning features designed to enrich student understanding and engagement, including chapter-by-chapter glossaries, summaries, and suggestions for further reading.

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