Urban World/Global City

Urban World/Global City
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9781134359622
ISBN-13 : 1134359624
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Book Synopsis Urban World/Global City by : David Clark

Download or read book Urban World/Global City written by David Clark and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies and accounts for the characteristics of the contemporary city and of urban society. It analyzes the distribution and growth of settlements and explores the social and behavioral characteristics of urban living. The latest theoretical and empirical developments and insights are synthesized and presented in an accessible and engaging way. This second edition has been extensively updated and referenced. Each chapter includes sets of learning objectives, annotated readings and topics for discussion. Well-illustrated throughout, it will be essential reading for students of geography, sociology and development studies and all who seek an understanding of how the urban world has evolved and how it will change in the twenty-first century.


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