6th Edition

Urban Social Geography An Introduction

392 Pages

by Routledge

392 Pages

by Routledge

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The 6th edition of this highly respected text builds upon the successful structure, engaging writing style and clear presentation of previous editions. Examining urban social geography from a theoretical and historical perspective, it also explores how it has developed into the modern day. Taking account of recent critical work, whilst simultaneously presenting well established approaches to the... Read more

Table of Contents

1. Social Geography and The Sociospatial Dialectic

2. The Changing Economic Context of City Life

3. The Cultures of Cities

4. Patterns of Sociospatial Differentiation

5. Spatial and Institutional Frameworks: Citizens, The State, And Civil Society

6. Structures of Building Provision And The Social Production Of The Urban Environment

7. The Social Dimensions of Modern Urbanism

8. Segregation and Congregation

9. Neighbourhood, Community, and The Social Construction Of Place

10. Environment and Behaviour in Urban Settings

11. Bodies, Sexuality and The City