Full Description
For courses in Urban Sociology
A comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary urban sociology.
Cities and Urban Life provides an introduction to the study of urban environments around the world. Using an approach that is multidisciplinary but fundamentally sociological, authors John Macionis and Vincent Parrillo help students see how cities have evolved over time, how cities reflect culture, and where the urban story may take us next. The inclusion of the latest data and research references throughout the seventh edition, as well as updated case studies on a variety of cities, ensures that students come away with an up-to-date understanding of contemporary urban life.
Contents
Brief Contents PART I — UNDERSTANDING THE CITY: ITS EVOLUTION
Exploring the City
Evolution of the World's Cities
Development of North American Cities
Today's Cities and Suburbs
PART II — DISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES
Urban Sociology: Classic and Modern Statements
Spatial Perspectives: Making Sense of Space
Critical Urban Sociology: The City and Capitalism
The Context of Cities
Comparative Urbanism: The City and Culture
PART III — THE STRUCTURE OF THE CITY
Stratification and Social Class: Urban and Suburban Lifestyles
Race, Ethnicity, and Gender: Urban Diversity
Housing, Education, Crime: Confronting Urban Problems
PART IV — GLOBAL URBAN DEVELOPMENTS
Global Urbanization
Urban Planning: Past, Present and Future
