Introduction to cities : how place and space shape human experience / Xiangming Chen, Anthony M. Orum, and Krista E. Paulsen.

Introduction 1 Part I The foundations 5 1 Cities as places and spaces 6 2 Social theories of urban space and place: The early perspectives 28 3 Social theories of urban space and place: Perspectives in the post-World War II era 49 4 Methods and rules for the study of cities 72 Part II The changing metropolis 99 5 The metropolis and its expansion: Early insights and basic principles 100 6 The origins and development of suburbs 123 7 Changing metropolitan landscapes after World War II 154 Part III The metropolis and social inequalities 177 8 The early metropolis as a place of inequality 178 9 Inequality and diversity in the post-World War II metropolis 204 Part IV The metropolis in the developing world 231 10 Urbanization and urban places in developing-country cities 232 11 Cities in the global economy 261 Part V Challenges of today and the metropolis of the future 295 12 Urban environments and sustainability 296 13 The remaking and future of cities 321

"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. Covers a wide range of theoretical approaches to the city, from the historical to the cutting edge Emphasizes the important themes of space and place Offers a balanced account of cities and offers extensive coverage including urban inequality, environment and sustainability, and methods for studying the city Takes a global approach, with examples from Berlin and Chicago to Shanghai and Mumbai Includes a range of pedagogical features such as a substantial glossary of key terms, critical thinking questions, suggestions for further reading and a range of innovative textboxes which follow the themes of Exploring Further, Studying the City and Making the City Better Extensively illustrated with maps, charts, tables, and over 80 photographs Accompanied by a comprehensive website (www.wiley.com/go/cities) featuring further examples and case studies, discussion and essay questions, chapter outlines and links to useful online resources and films and documentaries "