Cities of the world : world regional urban development

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Cities of the world : world regional urban development

edited by Stanley D. Brunn, Maureen Hays-Mitchell, and Donald J. Zeigler ; cartography by Ellen R. White

Rowman & Littlefield, c2008

4th ed

  • : cloth

Available at  / 6 libraries

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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A fifth edition of this book is now available. This fully updated and revised fourth edition of the classic text offers readers a comprehensive set of tools for understanding the urban landscape, and by extension the world's politics, cultures, and economies. Providing a sweeping overview of world urban geography, a group of noted experts explores the eleven major global regions. Liberally illustrated with a new selection of photographs, maps, and diagrams, the text also includes a rich array of boxed vignettes. Clearly written and timely, this text will be invaluable for those teaching introductory or advanced classes on global cities, regional geography, and urban studies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: World Urban Development Chapter 2: Cities of the United States and Canada Chapter 3: Cities of Middle America and the Caribbean Chapter 4: Cities of South America Chapter 5: Cities of Europe Chapter 6: Cities of Russia Chapter 7: Cities of the Greater Middle East Chapter 8: Cities of Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter 9: Cities of South Asia Chapter 10: Cities of Southeast Asia Chapter 11: Cities of East Asia Chapter 12: Australia and the Pacific Islands Chapter 13: Cities of the Future

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