Small Cities

Urban Experience Beyond the Metropolis

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

Av David Bell, Mark Jayne, UK) Bell, David (University of Leeds, UK) Jayne, Mark (University of Leeds

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Until now, much research in the field of urban planning and change has focused on the economic, political, social, cultural and spatial transformations of global cities and larger metropolitan areas. In this topical new volume, David Bell and Mark Jayne redress this balance, focusing on urban change within small cities around the world. Drawing together research from a strong international team of contributors, this four part book is the first systematic overview of small cities. A comprehensive and integrated primer with coverage of all key topics, it takes a multi-disciplinary approach to an important contemporary urban phenomenon. The book addresses:political and economic decision making urban economic development and competitive advantagecultural infrastructure and planning in the regeneration of small citiesidentities, lifestyles and ways in which different groups interact in small cities. Centering on urban change as opposed to pure ethnographic description, the book’s focus on informed empirical research raises many important issues. Its blend of conceptual chapters and theoretically directed case studies provides an excellent resource for a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as providing a rich resource for academics and researchers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2006-07-13
Mått156 x 234 x 16 mm
Vikt550 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieQuestioning Cities
Antal sidor296
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780415366588

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