This book provides an up-to-date introduction to the important and growing field of urban anthropology. This is an increasingly critical area of study, as more than half of the world's population n…
This book provides an up-to-date introduction to the important and growing field of urban anthropology. This is an increasingly critical area of study, as more than half of the world's population n…
Recognizing the pivotal role that local governments play in the high-tech economy, this book examines the effect of technology industries and infrastructures on cities and the local policy actions …
In almost every country of the developing world, the most active builders are squatters, creating complex local economies with high rises, shopping strips, banks, and self-government. As they inven…
The Urban Sociology Reader is a comprehensive collection of key texts and essays that examine the dynamics of urban life and the sociological study of cities. This reader brings together influentia…
Public Places - Urban Spaces is a holistic guide to the many complex and interacting dimensions of urban design. The discussion moves systematically through ideas, theories, research and the pra…
Charles Montgomery's Happy City will revolutionize the way we think about urban life. After decades of unchecked sprawl, more people than ever are moving back to the city. Dense urban living has be…
Dalam dasawarsa terakhir, jumlah karya-karya mengenai struktur-struktur sosial dan politik perkotaan serta urbanisasi di Asia Tenggara telah maju pesat, karya-karya tersebut umumnya berpangkal pada…
In the absence of federal leadership, states and localities are stepping forward to address critical problems like climate change, urban sprawl, and polluted water and air. Making a city fundament…
In Triumph of the City, Edward Glaeser argues that cities are humanity's greatest invention, driving economic growth, innovation, and cultural progress. He examines how urbanization makes people we…