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Kevin Archer - The City: The Basics - 9780415670791 - V9780415670791
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The City: The Basics

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Description for The City: The Basics Paperback. Series: The Basics. Num Pages: 232 pages, 4 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSG; RGC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 193 x 122 x 18. Weight in Grams: 258.

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:

  • a brief history of cities from ancient times to the post-modern present
  • the differences between "global cities" in the North and "megacities" in the South
  • the environmental impact of urban life and the idea of sustainable cities
  • urban planning, urban politics ... Read more

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.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
The Basics
Condition
New
Weight
252g
Number of Pages
228
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415670791
SKU
V9780415670791
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Kevin Archer
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.

Reviews for The City: The Basics
‘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

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