Introduction to Cities: How Place and Space Shape Human Experience

by Xiangming Chen, Anthony M. Orum, Krista E. Paulsen

A complete introduction to the history, evolution, and future of the modern city, this book covers a wide range of theory, including the significance of space and place, to provide a balanced account of why cities are an essential part of the global human experience.

Genres: Urban Studies

408 pages, Paperback

First published June 25, 2012

Reviews

[Nick Bacon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Succinct, undogmatic, well produced, and easy-to-read introductory text book to urban studies. The book includes readable but erudite introductory overviews of historical and contemporary urban theory, and also contains several important chapters on interesting topics that are often left out of similar books (e.g. suburbs), with well placed and current comparative case studies.