Cities and Society || Introduction: Contemporary Issues in Urban Sociology

✍ Scribed by Kleniewski, Nancy

• Book ID: 127212539
• Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Year: 2005
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 113 KB
• Edition: 1
• Category: Article
• ISBN: 1405102314
• DOI: 10.1002/9780470752814.ch1

✦ Synopsis

this Distinctive Anthology Contains Classic And First-rate Contemporary Writings That Have Had A Major Impact On The Field Of Urban Sociology And Urban Studies. The Expert And Well-known Scholars Who Have Written These Essays Cover Central Topics That Have Evolved Over The Past 25 Years. The Anthology:

• brings Together 20 Of The Most Important Classic And Contemporary Readings On Cities And Society In One Accessible Volume;
  • offers An International Focus, As Well As Case Studies, All By Leading Experts In The Field;
    • includes An Analytical Introduction By The Editor;
      • provides Coverage Of Current Trends, Theoretical Perspectives, And Policy Issues;
        • features Diverse Topics Such As Space, Housing, Globalization, The Economy, And Social Inequalities.

cities And Society Contains The Primary Sources For The Best-known References In Other Texts, Brought Together In One Comprehensive Volume. The Essays Are Edited And Introduced By A Leading Scholar In The Field To Ensure Readability And Context, Resulting In An Ideal Resource For Students And Scholars Of Urban Studies.