Isbn: 9788126574292 - urban geography, 3ed [paperback] dave h. kaplan (1 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 3rd Edition. Contents: 1. An introduction to the changing field of urban geography. 2. The origins and development of cities. 3. The evolution of the American urban system. 4. Globalization and the urban system. 5. Urban land use, the central business district, and the growth of suburbs. 6. Landscapes of production. 7. Foundations of urban social landscapes. 8. Urban housing markets: Sprawl, blight and regeneration. 9. Segregation, race and urban poverty. 10. Immigration, ethnicity and urbanism. 11. Metropolitan governance and fragmentation. 12. Planning the better city. 13. Cities in the developed world. 14. Cities in the less developed world. 15. Regional variations in urban structure and form in the less developed world. Kaplan's Urban Geography uncovers the excitement and richness found in cities, while tackling the wide variety of urban challenges. This text offers a comprehensive treatment of urban geography, covering the field both as it has evolved and as it exists today and fully explores the origins and development of cities. Kaplan includes the most current research in urban studies, introduces elements of urban theory and methodology, and addresses the urban experience as a global one.…