Philosophy and the City - Interdisciplinary and Transcultural Perspectives (Hardcover)

Philosophy begins in the city states of Classical Greece. And in the context of our own highly urbanised modes of living, the relationship between philosophy and the city is more important than ever. The city is the place in which most humans now play out their lives, and the place that determines much of the cultural, social, economic, and political life of the contemporary world. Towards a Philosophy of the City explores a wide range of approaches and perspectives in a way that is true to the city's complex and dynamic character. The volume begins with a comprehensive introduction that identifies the key themes and then moves through four parts, examining the concept of the city itself, its varying histories and experiences, the character of the landscapes that belong to the city, and finally the impact of new technologies for the future of city spaces. Each section takes up aspects of the thinking of the city as it develops in relation to particular problems, contexts, and sometimes as exemplified in particular cities. This volume provides an invaluable resource for students and scholars in Philosophy, Geography, Sociology and Urban Studies.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2019
Editors:	Keith Jacobs • Jeff Malpas
Dimensions:	231 x 158 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	330
ISBN-13:	978-1-78660-459-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
LSN:	1-78660-459-0
Barcode:	9781786604590

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