Introduction to cities
Subtitle: how place and space shape human experience
By: Xiangming Chen, Anthony M. Orum, and Krista E. Paulsen
Contributors: Orum, Anthony M.; Paulsen, Krista E.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Hoboken, New Jersey
Language: eng
Number of pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9781405155540
Subjects: Social aspects; Cities and towns; Urbanization; Urban sociology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban
Description: "A complete introduction to the history, evolution, and future of the modern city, this book covers a wide range of theory, including the significance of space and place, to provide a balanced account of why cities are an essential part of the global human experience.  Covers a wide range of theoretical approaches to the city, from the historical to the cutting edge  Emphasizes the important themes of space and place  Offers a balanced account of cities and offers extensive coverage including urban inequality, environment and sustainability, and methods for studying the city   Takes a global approach, with examples from Berlin and Chicago to Shanghai and Mumbai  Includes a range of pedagogical features such as a substantial glossary of key terms, critical thinking questions, suggestions for further reading and a range of innovative textboxes which follow the themes of Exploring Further, Studying the City and Making the City Better   Extensively illustrated with maps, charts, tables, and over 80 photographs  Accompanied by a comprehensive website (www.wiley.com/go/cities) featuring further examples and case studies, discussion and essay questions, chapter outlines and links to useful online resources and films and documentaries   "--

"A complete introduction to the history, evolution, and future of the modern city, this book covers a wide range of theory, including the significance of space and place, to provide a balanced account of why cities are an essential part of the global human experience"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.