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Overview
This distinctive anthology contains classic and first-rate contemporary writings that have had a major impact on the field of urban studies. The expert and well-known scholars who have written these essays cover central topics that have evolved over the past 25 years.
- Brings together 20 of the most important classic and contemporary readings on cities and society in one accessible volume
- Offers an international focus, as well as case studies, all by leading experts in the field
- Includes an analytical introduction by the editor
- Provides coverage of current trends, theoretical perspectives, and policy issues
- Features diverse topics such as space, housing, globalization, the economy, and social inequalities.
Editorials
From the Publisher
“In Cities and Society the nation’s leading urban scholars tell us why cities are in the condition they are in, and what our options are for making them better places in which all groups can live, work, and play.” Gregory D. Squires, George Washington University
“The essays in Cities and Society provide the reader with a solid foundation in both neo-Marxist and post-modernist schools of thought. Woven together with short and smartly-written introductions, it is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the way that contemporary academic writers make sense of the urban world.” Daniel J. Monti, Jr., Boston University