A concise and accessible introduction to cities, suitable for use on a wide range of urban studies courses.
A concise and accessible introduction to cities, suitable for use on a wide range of urban studies courses.
The City: The Basics provides a brief yet compelling overview of the study of cities and city life. The book draws on a range of perspectives – economic, political, cultural, and environmental aspects are all considered – to provide a broad comparison of the evolution of cities in the rich Global North and the poorer Global South. Topics covered in the book include:
Featuring suggestions for further reading, recommended websites and a number of maps and illustrations, this is the ideal starting point for those interested in any aspect of cities or urban studies.
“'The City: The Basicsapproaches the very broad, complex and interdisciplinary topic of "the city" in a style and manner where students of all levels will learn something new.'”
‘The City: The Basics approaches the very broad, complex and interdisciplinary topic of "the city" in a style and manner where students of all levels will learn something new.’ - Bernadette Hanlon, Ohio State University, USA
Kevin Archer is Chair of the Department of Geography, Environment, and Planning at the University of South Florida. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on urban issues, globalization, and the production of nature.
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