The urban world is an exciting terrain for investigating the central institutions; structures and problems of the social world and how they have transformed through the last 200 years. This Reader comprises sections on urban social theory; racial and social difference in the city; culture in everyday life; culture and the urban economy; globalization and transnational social relations and the regulation of urban space. Drawing together seminal selections covering the nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries; this Reader includes forty-three significant writings from eminent names such as Simmel; Wirth; Park; Burgess; DuBois; Zukin; Sassen; and Harvey. The 2nd edition illuminates more recent urban issues such as sprawl; sustainability; immigration and urban protest. Selections are predominantly sociological; but some readings cross disciplinary boundaries.Providing an essential resource for students of urban studies; this book brings together important but; till now; widely dispersed writings. Editorial commentaries precede each entry; introducing the text; demonstrating its significance; and outlining the issues surrounding its topic; whilst the associated bibliography enables deeper investigations.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding book for the neophyte art enjoyerBy bobwithoneomy wife is an accomplished art lover and painter; and she strongly recommended this to anyone wanting to increase their artistic talents and enjoyment of art1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It has (almost all) the answers!By Maryann KowalczykLove; love; love this guide. It asks the questions anyone not immersed in art would and answers them clearly and (blessedly!) briefly. I have pulled it out before each of my trips to "bone up" on what I will be seeing and how it connects to the rest of the art world. Terms are clearly defined; major works are briefly described (especially those that are special to the history of art for some reason; and biographies (again; very brief) are provided for major players: artists; biographers; historians; etc. This is as important to every home as the dictionary.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great overview of art historyBy RexIve as of late started my art appreciation and this book is a great introduction into all of the important artistic movements and a wonderful timeline at the beginning showing the overlap and transition into the next movement. Impressionist into post Impressionism etc. also a great introduction to help you great an overview and then to continue your study into the more specific movements and artists. Well written and easy to read. The author also uses great examples of each movement and style. I have the kindle version and the table of contents works well and the photos are expandable and clear.