Cities and society

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    • Kleniewski, Nancy

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Cities and society

edited by Nancy Kleniewski

(Blackwell readers in sociology, 13)

Blackwell Pub., 2005

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  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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内容説明

This distinctive anthology contains classic and first-rate contemporary writings that have had a major impact on the field of urban studies. The expert and well-known scholars who have written these essays cover central topics that have evolved over the past 25 years. Brings together 20 of the most important classic and contemporary readings on cities and society in one accessible volume Offers an international focus, as well as case studies, all by leading experts in the field Includes an analytical introduction by the editor Provides coverage of current trends, theoretical perspectives, and policy issues Features diverse topics such as space, housing, globalization, the economy, and social inequalities.

目次

Preface. Introduction: Contemporary Issues in Urban Sociology. Part I: Recent Theoretical Perspectives on Cities and Society. 1 The City as a Growth Machine: Toward a Political Economy of Place. Harvey Molotch. 2 Urban Restructuring: A Critical View. John Logan and Todd Swanstrom. 3 Space and Status. Daphne Spain. 4 Los Angeles and the Chicago School: Invitation to a Debate. Michael Dear. 5 Modernity, Post-modernity, and Urban Culture. Mike Savage and Alan Warde. Part II: Globalization and Its Impact on Cities. 6 Overview of Global Cities. Saskia Sassen. 7 Rural-Urban Interface and Migration. Alan Gilbert and Josef Gugler. 8 Community, Ethnicity, and Urban Sociology. Jan Lin. 9 The New Urban Reality. Roger Waldinger. 10 The Return of the Sweatshop. Edna Bonacich and Richard Appelbaum. Part III: The Changing Urban Economy. 11 Understanding Homelessness: From Global to Local. Jennifer Wolch and Michael Dear. 12 Markets, Decision-Makers, and the Real Estate Cycle. Susan S. Fainstein. 13 Gentrification, Cuisine, and the Critical Infrastructure: Power and Centrality Downtown. Sharon Zukin. 14 Gazing on History. John Urry. 15 Neo-Bohemia: Art and Neighborhood Redevelopment in Chicago. Richard Lloyd. Part IV: Urban Policy Choices. 16 Chaos or Community? Directions for Public Policy. Paul Jargowsky. 17 The Missing Link. Douglas Massey and Nancy Denton. 18 Fortress L. A. Mike Davis. 19 Economic Inequality and Public Policy: The Power of Place. Todd Swanstrom, Peter Dreier and John Mollenkopf. 20 The Challenge of Urban Sprawl. Thad Williamson, David Imbroscio, and Gar Alperovitz

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