World of cities, the: places in comparative and historical perspective
Auteur :
Orum, Anthony M. / Chen, Xiangming
Éditeur :
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN :
9780631210269
Date de publication :
13 déc. 2002
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
290 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
A theoretical and empirical introduction to urban sociology. In clear terms, the book surveys and critiques all the major theoretical perspectives in urban studies. It examines the meanings of place and space, and applies these concepts to contemporary cities, communities and neighbourhoods.