Abstract
Key Concepts in Urban Geography is a new kind of textbook that forms part of an innovative set of companion texts for the human geography subdisciplines. Organized around 20 short essays, Key Concepts in Urban Geography provides a cutting-edge introduction to the central concepts that define contemporary research in urban geography. Involving detailed and expansive discussions, the book includes: an introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field over 20 key concept entries with comprehensive explanations, definitions and evolutions of the subject extensive pedagogic features that enhance understanding including a glossary, figures, diagrams and further reading. This is an ideal companion text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students in urban geography and covers the expected staples of the subdiscipline from global cities and urban nature to transnational urbanism and virtuality.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | U.K |
| Publisher | Sage |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781412930413 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- human geography
- social science
- sociology
- urban geography