Encyclopedia of the city / edited by Roger W. Caves.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Caves, Roger W.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cities and towns--Encyclopedias.

Cities and towns.

Sociology, Urban--Encyclopedias.

Sociology, Urban.

City planning--Encyclopedias.

City planning.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

xxx, 564 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.

Summary:

In an increasingly urban society, the city has become a fascinating area of study. The "Encyclopedia of the City" is an essential resource examining the idea of the city from an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspective including fields such as politics, sociology, history, urban design, cultural studies, and psychology. More than 500 articles" "focus on the key topics in urban studies and associated fields; the contributions of its major theoreticians and practitioners; and on other individuals, groups, and organizations which study the city or practice in a field that affects the city. This unique and important work is a useful resource for anyone interested in urban studies and the city.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

0415252253

OCLC:

55948158