Remarkably, more than half of the world's population now lives in
cities, and the numbers grow daily as people abandon rural areas.
This fully updated and revised seventh edition of the classic text
offers readers a comprehensive set of tools for understanding the
urban landscape, and, by extension, the world's politics, cultures,
and economies. Providing a sweeping overview of world urban
geography, noted experts explore the eleven major global regions.
Each regional chapter considers urban history, economy, culture,
and environment, as well as urban spatial models and problems and
prospects. Each begins with two facing pages: a regional map that
shows the major cities and a table of basic statistical information
about cities and urbanization in each region and a list of ten
salient points about that region's urban experience. Chapters
conclude with a list of references, including films and webpages,
which can be used by the student and instructor for additional
information about specific cities. This edition adds the important
new themes of climate change and migration, while continuing to
focus on specifically on sustainability, water, technology, social
and environmental justice, security and conflict, the history of
urban settlement, urban planning trends, and daily life. Vignettes
of key cities give the reader a vivid understanding of daily life
and the "spirit of place." The opening chapter presents an overview
of key terms and concepts and explores contemporary world
urbanization, and a concluding chapter projects the world's urban
future. Liberally illustrated in full color with a new selection of
photographs, maps, and diagrams, the text also includes a rich
array of textboxes to highlight key topics ranging from migration
and immigration to LBGTQ activism, human security, and climate
change. Clearly written and timely, Cities of the World will be
invaluable for those teaching introductory or advanced classes on
global cities, regional geography, the developing world, and urban
studies.
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