Title: Urban politics : critical approaches /
Authors: Davidson, Mark.; Martin, Deborah.; Davidson, Mark, 1979-; Martin, Deborah; Davidson, Mark, 1979-; Martin, Deborah
Publisher: SAGE,
Year: 2014
Subjects: Cities and towns Political aspects.; Municipal government; Metropolitan government.; Urban geography.
Abstract: This critical, thought provoking discussion of contemporary urban politics places key issues in a geographical context. Divided into three sections: The urban as political setting, The urban as political medium, The urban as political community, The text provides a thorough theoretical grounding with an extensive thematic overview. This unique approach links classical, institutional urban politics with a broader set of urban politics and practices. With case study material integrated throughout, and consideration given to the discussion of different urban politics from multiple theoretical perspectives, this is a completely up to date overview for students of urban geography, urban studies, urban sociology, and of course, urban politics.