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 student companion site featuring a list of relevant journals, a guide to useful web resources, and an annotated documentary film guide, alongside a useful instructor companion site with further examples, case studies, and discussion and essay questions; instructors will find a link to the instructor website on the student website at www.wiley.com/go/cities
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN-13
9781405155540
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114867829
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Urban Planning
Author
Krista E. Paulsen, Anthony M. Orum, Xiangming Chen
Publication Name
Introduction to Cities-How Place and Space Shape Human Experience
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Geography & Geosciences, Sociology
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
408 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
246mm
Item Width
190mm
Item Weight
1g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Krista E. Paulsen, Xiangming Chen, Anthony M. Orum
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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