AN INTRODUCTION TO URBAN GEOGRAPHY

Book Details

• Author: John R. Short

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131610046

• Pages: 272

• Binding: Hardcover

• Release Date: 01-12-2018

About the Book

Urban Geography: A Global Perspective is an engaging and comprehensive textbook designed for students at universities, colleges, and polytechnics. This book examines the evolving dynamics of urban areas, providing readers with insights into the transformation of cities and urban systems across the world. The author integrates the study of cities with broader societal structures, emphasizing how cities function as key agents of economic, social, and political change.

The text is divided into four parts, offering a holistic understanding of urban areas:

• Part 1: Setting the Scene

  • Introduction to Urban Geography

  • The Urban Transformation: How cities evolve and adapt

• Part 2: The Urban Systems

  • Urban Systems and Economic Development: Understanding the interaction between urban areas and economies

  • The Dynamics of Urban Systems: How cities are interconnected globally

  • Managing the Urban System: Urban planning and policy management

• Part 3: The Internal Structure of the City

  • The City as Workplace: Economic and industrial roles of cities

  • The City as Residence: Housing and living spaces

  • Movement and Transport: Transportation and its impact on urban growth

  • The City as Investment: Economic factors driving city development

  • The City as Political Arena: Political structures and governance within cities

• Part 4: People and the Urban Environment

  • Perception and Activity in the City: How people interact with the urban environment

  • The City as Ecological Unit: Urban ecology and the environment

This book provides a broad, cross-cultural approach to urban geography, drawing upon urban experiences from across the globe. It highlights the social context of urban living and explores the redistributional consequences of urban patterns and social processes. It also delves into the impact of public policy on urban development, making it an essential resource for students studying urban geography.

About the Author

John R. Short is a Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Reading. After completing his degree at the University of Aberdeen, he earned his PhD from the University of Bristol, where he also conducted post-doctoral research. He has authored several books on urban geography, including Housing and Residential Structure, Urban Data Sources, and An Introduction to Political Geography. His research interests include the dynamics of urban areas and the socio-economic and political transformations shaping modern cities.