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Urban Social Geography An Introduction

Knox, Paul Pinch, Steven
Heftet / 2009 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9780273717638
Publisert
2009-11-26
Utgave
6. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
726 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
392

Forfatter
Knox, Paul
Pinch, Steven

Biographical note

Paul Knox is University Distinguished Professor and Senior Fellow for International Advancement at Virginia Tech. His recent books include Small Town Sustainability (with H. Mayer), Urbanization (with L. McCarthy), Metroburbia, USA and The Geography of the World Economy (with J. Agnew and L. McCarthy).

Steven Pinch is a Professor in the School of Geography at the University of Southampton. His recent research has focused on the urban geography of design industries. Currently he is studying innovation in social enterprises and the ways in which the centennial anniversary of the sinking of the steamship Titanic is being memorialized in various cities throughout the world.

Urban Social Geography An Introduction

Knox, Paul Pinch, Steven
Heftet / 2009 / Engelsk
Knox, Paul Pinch, Steven
Heftet / 2009 / Engelsk
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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 subject, it ensures students are well-informed about all the issues. The result is a topical book that is clear and accessible for students
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Table of Contents 1. Social Geography and The Sociospatial Dialectic2. The Changing Economic Context of City Life 3. The Cultures of Cities 4. Patterns of Sociospatial Differentiation5. Spatial and Institutional Frameworks: Citizens, The State, And Civil Society 6. Structures of Building Provision And The Social Production Of The Urban Environment7. The Social Dimensions of Modern Urbanism 8. Segregation and Congregation9. Neighbourhood, Community, and The Social Construction Of Place10. Environment and Behaviour in Urban Settings11. Bodies, Sexuality and The City12. Residential Mobility and Neighbourhood Change13. Urban Change and Conflict14. Whither Urban Social Geography?: Recent Developments
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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 subject, it ensures students are well-informed about all the issues. The result is a topical book that is clear and accessible for students
Les mer
Table of Contents 1. Social Geography and The Sociospatial Dialectic2. The Changing Economic Context of City Life 3. The Cultures of Cities 4. Patterns of Sociospatial Differentiation5. Spatial and Institutional Frameworks: Citizens, The State, And Civil Society 6. Structures of Building Provision And The Social Production Of The Urban Environment7. The Social Dimensions of Modern Urbanism 8. Segregation and Congregation9. Neighbourhood, Community, and The Social Construction Of Place10. Environment and Behaviour in Urban Settings11. Bodies, Sexuality and The City12. Residential Mobility and Neighbourhood Change13. Urban Change and Conflict14. Whither Urban Social Geography?: Recent Developments
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780273717638
Publisert
2009-11-26
Utgave
6. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
726 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
392

Forfatter
Knox, Paul
Pinch, Steven

Biographical note

Paul Knox is University Distinguished Professor and Senior Fellow for International Advancement at Virginia Tech. His recent books include Small Town Sustainability (with H. Mayer), Urbanization (with L. McCarthy), Metroburbia, USA and The Geography of the World Economy (with J. Agnew and L. McCarthy).

Steven Pinch is a Professor in the School of Geography at the University of Southampton. His recent research has focused on the urban geography of design industries. Currently he is studying innovation in social enterprises and the ways in which the centennial anniversary of the sinking of the steamship Titanic is being memorialized in various cities throughout the world.

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