288 Pages
by
Routledge
288 Pages
by
Routledge
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In 2000, for the first time, a majority of the world's population was living in cities. The trend towards increasing urbanization shows no sign of slowing and the third millennium looks set to be an unprecedentedly urban one. 'Making Sense of Cities' provides an up-to-date, vibrant and accessible introduction to urban geography. It offers students a sense of the patterns and processess of... Read more
Preface Introduction. Urbanization processes and patterns in an era of globalization
Urban systems and the growth of cities
Geography of wealth creation in cities
Location of economic activity in cities
Work performed in cities
Housing markets and residential location in cities
Social and cultural mosaic of cities
City environments and lving conditions
Urban politics and the management of cities
Outlook for the urban millennium
Bibliography.
Urban systems and the growth of cities
Geography of wealth creation in cities
Location of economic activity in cities
Work performed in cities
Housing markets and residential location in cities
Social and cultural mosaic of cities
City environments and lving conditions
Urban politics and the management of cities
Outlook for the urban millennium
Bibliography.
Biography
Badcock, Blair
This book is very accessible and gives a good overview of the main topics, it is certainly recommendable for brief introductions in urban studies for sociologists, geographers and other social scientists.
Int. Journal of Environment and Pollution
Making Sense of Cilites: A Geographical Survey offers a strong option for general urban geography courses if a political economy approach with global coverage is desired. Badcock sets a vibrant tone early in the text, engaging his audience by advocating the pursuit of useful knowledge applied to current urban problems.
Environment and Planning A
