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Ā - Lily Kong, Singapore Management University
"An insightful multidisciplinary introduction to the multifarious places, processes and problems that constitute modern cities. Its short, digestible entries unpack the complexity and evolution of urban conditions, offering cross-references between concepts and links to key literature and to useful current and historical examples. The bookās clear, often sharp critical edge also encourages deeper enquiry."
- Quentin Stevens, School of Architecture and Design, RMIT University
Key Concepts in Urban Studies is an essential companion for students of urban studies, urban sociology, urban politics, urban planning and urban development.
This revised edition has been updated and expanded to provide a keen global focus, particularly in emerging economies with discussions on the creation of ādream citiesā in the Gulf States and a renewed emphasis on building mega-scaled ādowntownsā in India and China. New features include:
- Contemporary and international examples throughout.
- Detailed entries on environmental concerns and the sustainability of urban development.
- Discussion of the role of consumption in city culture and urban development.
- New entries on modern urban planning and adaptive urbanism.
Key Concepts in Urban Studies is a must-have text with an explicit focus on contemporary urbanism which students will find invaluable during their studies.
Mark Gottdiener is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at The University at Buffalo (SUNY).Ā Leslie Budd is Reader in Social Science at the Open University.Ā Panu Lehtovuori is Professor of Planning Theory at Tampere University of Technology.
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