URBAN THEORY: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT

Book Details

• Author: John Rennie Short

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 296

• Release Date: 11-06-2024

• ISBN: 9788131613733

• Sale Territory: India Only

About the Book

The world’s urban population has now become the majority, and understanding how to navigate the complexities of modern cities is more crucial than ever. This second edition, revised and updated by a leading authority in urban studies, provides an essential synthesis of contemporary debates in urban theory. Featuring illustrative case studies from around the globe, the book begins by reviewing classic contributions that explain the rise of the modern capitalist city and proceeds to explore how cities have evolved into the diverse urban landscapes of the postmodern era.

This comprehensive and accessible work serves as an ideal resource for students from various disciplines such as geography, cultural studies, urban design, sociology, politics, and economics. It unpacks the complexity of modern urban life while addressing key themes including economic, political, and social dynamics, the relationship between cities and nature, and urban marketing strategies.

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Theorizing the Premodern City

3. Theorizing the Modern City

4. Theorizing the Postmodern City

5. The City as Network

6. The Economic City

7. The City of Difference

8. The Political City

9. The Everyday City

10. The City and Nature

11. Urban Imaginaries

12. Marketing the City

13. The Future of Urban Theory: Directions and Intersections

About the Author

John Rennie Short is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), USA. His research interests focus on urban studies, and he has published extensively on topics related to cities, urban theory, and public policy.