Introduction To Cities Av Xiangming (university Of Illinois Chicago) Chen, Anthony M. (university Of Illinois Chicago) Orum, Krista E. (university Of

<p><i>The revised and updated second edition of </i><i>Introduction to Cities</i><i> </i>explores why cities are such a vital part of the human experience and how they shape our everyday lives. Written in engaging and accessible terms, <i>Introduction to Cities</i><i> </i>examines the study of cities through two central concepts: that cities are <i>places</i>, where people live, form communities, and establish their own identities, and that they are <i>spaces</i>, such as the inner city and the suburb, that offer a way to configure and shape the material world and natural environment.</p><p><i>Introduction to Cities</i> covers the theory of cities from an historical perspective right through to the most recent theoretical developments. The authors offer a balanced account of life in cities and explore both positive and negative themes. In addition, the text takes a global approach, with examples ranging from Berlin and Chicago to Shanghai and Mumbai. The book is extensively illustrated

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