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Explore the transformative ideas of urban life in 'Cities,' a groundbreaking book by Amin and Thrift. This essential read dives into the complex dynamics of contemporary cities, providing a fresh perspective that challenges outdated urban theories. With ISBN 9780745624143 and published in 2002 by John Wiley & Sons (UK), this brand new book contains 192 pages filled with insightful analysis. The authors argue that nostalgia for a simpler, more human-centered urban experience limits our understanding of urbanization today. Instead, they propose a new sociology of the city that recognizes the fluid connections between urban spaces and the wider world, showcasing the importance of both human and non-human interactions in shaping our environments. This book also highlights the significant role of power, economy, and democracy in urban studies, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars in sociology, geography, and cultural studies. Whether you're delving into urban studies or seeking to understand the complexities of modern city living, 'Cities' offers invaluable insights into the evolving nature of urban life. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745624143
Year: 2002
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 192
Description:
This book develops a fresh and challenging perspective on the city.
Drawing on a wide and diverse range of material and texts, it
argues that too much contemporary urban theory is based on
nostalgia for a humane, face-to-face and bounded city. Amin and
Thrift maintain that the traditional divide between the city and
the rest of the world has been perforated through urban
encroachment, the thickening of the links between the two, and
urbanization as a way of life.
They outline an innovative sociology of the city that scatters
urban life along a series of sites and circulations, reinstating
previously suppressed areas of contemporary urban life: from the
presence of non-human activity to the centrality of distant
connections. The implications of this viewpoint are traced through
a series of chapters on power, economy and democracy.
This concise and accessible book will be of interest to students
and scholars in sociology, geography, urban studies, cultural
studies and politics.
.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745624143
Year: 2002
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 192
Description:
This book develops a fresh and challenging perspective on the city.
Drawing on a wide and diverse range of material and texts, it
argues that too much contemporary urban theory is based on
nostalgia for a humane, face-to-face and bounded city. Amin and
Thrift maintain that the traditional divide between the city and
the rest of the world has been perforated through urban
encroachment, the thickening of the links between the two, and
urbanization as a way of life.
They outline an innovative sociology of the city that scatters
urban life along a series of sites and circulations, reinstating
previously suppressed areas of contemporary urban life: from the
presence of non-human activity to the centrality of distant
connections. The implications of this viewpoint are traced through
a series of chapters on power, economy and democracy.
This concise and accessible book will be of interest to students
and scholars in sociology, geography, urban studies, cultural
studies and politics.
.