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Making sense of cities : a geographical survey /

Making Sense of Cities provides an up-to-date, vibrant and accessible introduction to urban geography. It gives students a sense of the patterns and processes of urbanization and cities, recognizing the significance of globalization, economics, politics and culture from a range of perspectives.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Badcock, Blair
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Arnold, 2002.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Book title; Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1 Urbanisation Processes and Patterns in an Era of Globalisation; 2 Urban Systems and the Growth of Cities; 3 Geography of Wealth Creation in Cities; 4 Location of Economic Activities in Cities; 5 Work Performed in Cities; 6 Housing Markets and Residential Location in Cities; 7 Social and Cultural Mosaic of Cities; 8 City Environments and Living Conditions; 9 Urban Politics and the Management of Cities; 10 Outlook for the Urban Millennium; References; Index.