Binding: Paperback
Description: 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 and urban poverty. 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.
Title: The City: The Basics
Author(s): Archer Kevin (Central Washington University; University Of South Florida Usa)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415670791
Pages: 228 Pages, 4 Tables, Black And White
Publication Date: 8/16/2012
Series: The Basics
Category: Human Geography