Cities, change & conflict a political economy of urban life
CITIES, CHANGE, AND CONFLICT - A POLITICAL ECONOMY OF URBAN LIFE discusses the importance of cities for the economic, cultural, and political life of modern societies. The author consistently uses the political economy perspective to introduce students to the basic concepts and research in urban soc...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Belmont, CA
Thomson/Wadsworth
2006
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| Edition: | 3rd ed |
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Add Tag | Summary: | CITIES, CHANGE, AND CONFLICT - A POLITICAL ECONOMY OF URBAN LIFE discusses the importance of cities for the economic, cultural, and political life of modern societies. The author consistently uses the political economy perspective to introduce students to the basic concepts and research in urban sociology, while also acknowledging the contributions of the human ecology perspective. Through the use of case studies, the presentation remains accessible and down-to-earth, engaging the student in the material. |
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| Physical Description: | xxi, 420 pages illustrations, maps 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 387-405) and index |
| ISBN: | 0495003700 9780495003700 |
Cities, change, and conflict a political economy of urban life