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1 online resource : text file, PDF |
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Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Boxes -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Defining the urban: Why do we need definitions? -- 1â#x80;#x82;Our urban present -- 2â#x80;#x82;The urban paradox -- 3â#x80;#x82;Theorizing the urban -- 4â#x80;#x82;The need to define the urban -- 5â#x80;#x82;Has the urban already been defined? -- 6â#x80;#x82;Aims of Defining the Urban -- 7â#x80;#x82;Structure of Defining the Urban -- References -- Part 1 Academic disciplines -- Chapter 2 Sociology: The sociological â#x80;#x98;urbanâ#x80;#x99 |
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1â#x80;#x82;Introduction2â#x80;#x82;The evolution of sociologyâ#x80;#x99;s interest in the â#x80;#x9C;urbanâ#x80;#x9D; -- 3â#x80;#x82;Sociological approaches to studying cities and urban processes -- 4â#x80;#x82;Urban sociologyâ#x80;#x99;s cross-fertilization with other disciplines -- 5â#x80;#x82;Sociologyâ#x80;#x99;s definition of urban -- 6â#x80;#x82;Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 Geography: Rethinking the â#x80;#x98;urbanâ#x80;#x99; and â#x80;#x98;urbanizationâ#x80;#x99; -- 1â#x80;#x82;Introduction -- 2â#x80;#x82;Development of geography -- 3â#x80;#x82;Defining the urban and its different conceptions in urban geography -- 4â#x80;#x82;Emerging research themes in urban geography |
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5â#x80;#x82;ConclusionAcknowledgments -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4 Anthropology: The death and rebirth of urban anthropology -- 1â#x80;#x82;Introduction -- 2â#x80;#x82;History and theoretical background -- 3â#x80;#x82;Key methodologies in urban anthropology -- 4â#x80;#x82;Current state of the art in urban anthropology -- 5â#x80;#x82;Defining the urban -- References -- Chapter 5 History: Understanding â#x80;#x98;urbanâ#x80;#x99; from the disciplinary viewpoint of history -- 1â#x80;#x82;Introduction -- 2â#x80;#x82;The interdisciplinary character of urban history -- 3â#x80;#x82;The politics of urban history |
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4â#x80;#x82;Emerging research topics in urban history5â#x80;#x82;Defining the urban: Evolving notions in urban history -- 6â#x80;#x82;Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 6 Economics -- 1â#x80;#x82;Introduction -- 2â#x80;#x82;Key assumptions of economic theory -- 3â#x80;#x82;Urban economics -- 4â#x80;#x82;Tools and theories in urban economics -- 5â#x80;#x82;Defining the urban in economics -- 6â#x80;#x82;Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 7 Ecology -- 1â#x80;#x82;Introduction -- 2â#x80;#x82;The urban as artificial: Early ecological thinking about cities -- 3â#x80;#x82;The urban as an ecosystem: The emergence of urban ecology |
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4â#x80;#x82;The urban as a socioecological system: Ecosystem services5â#x80;#x82;The ethical dimensions of urban ecology -- 6â#x80;#x82;Defining the urban in ecology -- 7â#x80;#x82;Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 8 Environmental psychology: Views of the â#x80;#x98;urbanâ#x80;#x99; from environmental psychology -- 1â#x80;#x82;Introduction -- 2â#x80;#x82;Defining environmental psychology -- 3â#x80;#x82;Origins and early history of environmental psychology -- 4â#x80;#x82;Binding characteristics of environmental psychology -- 5â#x80;#x82;Environmental psychologyâ#x80;#x99;s perspective on the urban -- 6â#x80;#x82;Defining the urban -- 7â#x80;#x82;Conclusion |
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"What is "urban"? How can it be described and contextualised? How is it used in theory and practice?Urban processes feature in key international policy and practice discourses. They are at the core of research agendas across traditional academic disciplines and emerging interdisciplinary fields. However, the concept of "the urban" remains highly contested, both as material reality and imaginary construct. The urban remains imprecisely defined. Defining the Urban is an indispensable guide for the urban transdisciplinary thinker and practitioner. Parts I and II focus on how "Academic Disciplines" and "Professional Practices," respectively, understand and engage with the urban. Included, among others, are Architecture, Ecology, Governance and Sociology. Part III, "Emerging Approaches," outlines how elements from theory and practice combine to form transdisciplinary tools and perspectives. Written by eminent experts in their respective fields, Defining the Urban provides a stepping stone for the development of a common language--a shared ontology--in the disjointed fields of urban research and practice. It is a comprehensive and accessible resource for anyone with an interest in understanding how urban scholars and practitioners can work together on this complex theme."--Provided by publisher |
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Cities and towns.
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Sociology, Urban.
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Cities
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cities.
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urban sociology.
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Cities and towns
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Sociology, Urban
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Doll, Christopher
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Gasparatos, Alexandros
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| ISBN |
9781315576282 |
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1315576287 |
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9781317153498 |
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1317153499 |
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9781317153474 |
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1317153472 |
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9781472449498 |
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1472449495 |
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9781472449528 |
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1472449525 |
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