| Description |
1 online resource (227 pages) |
| Series |
The Basics |
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Basics.
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| Summary |
The City: The Basics provides a brief yet compelling overview of the study of cities and city life. The book draws on a range of perspectives - economic, political, cultural, and environmental aspects are all considered - to provide a broad comparison of the evolution of cities in the rich Global North and the poorer Global South. Topics covered in the book include:a brief history of cities from ancient times to the post-modern presentthe differences between "global cities" in the North and "megacities" in the Souththe environmental impact of urban life and the idea of sustainable citiesurban |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136193217 |
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1136193219 |
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