Introduction to Cities by Xiangming Chen, Anthony M. Orum, Kr... - 9781119167716

Introduction to CitiesHow Place and Space Shape Human Experience\nAuthor(s): Xiangming Chen, Anthony M. Orum, Krista E. Paulsen\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Wiley-Blackwell\nISBN-13: 9781119167716, 978-1119167716\nSynopsis\nThe revised and updated second edition of Introduction to Citiesexplores why cities are such a vital part of the human experience and how they shape our everyday lives. Written in engaging and accessible terms, Introduction to Citiesexamines the study of cities through two central concepts: that cities areplaces, where people live, form communities, and establish their own identities, and that they arespaces, such as the inner city and the suburb, that offer a way to configure and shape the material world and natural environment. Introduction to Citiescovers the theory of cities from an historical perspective right through to the most recent theoretical developments. The authors offer a balanced account of life .