Orum, Anthony M. / Chen, Xiangming The World of Cities Places in Comparative and Historical Perspective 21st Century Sociology
1. Auflage Dezember 2002 35,90 Euro 2002. 192 Seiten, Softcover ISBN 978-0-631-21026-9 - John Wiley & Sons
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Langtext The World of Cities is a concise theoretical and empirical introduction to urban sociology. In clear and engaging terms, the book surveys and critiques all the major theoretical perspectives in urban studies.
* Provides a concise introduction to urban sociology.
* Uses clear and engaging terms.
* Surveys the main theoretical models of urban studies.
* Includes empirical data on contemporary cities and neighborhoods, and the impact of the world economy on city life.
* Features a discussion of the current reconstructive efforts of educational, political, and business leaders to improve cities and maintain their civic culture.
Aus dem Inhalt List of Illustrations.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
List of Figures.
1. Cities and Places.
2. Social Theory and the City.
3. Social Inequalities and the Creation of Metropolitan Space.
4. Place Change and Continuity: The City in Comparative and Global Contexts.
5. From A Critical to A Reconstructive Sociology of Cities.
