First published in 1976, this book applies the historical materialist, or Marxist view of urban sociology and collates some fundamental sources of this perspective.
First published in 1976, this book applies the historical materialist, or Marxist view of urban sociology and collates some fundamental sources of thi...
Provides a comprehensive data base for understanding the nature of the changes that took place in European cities from 1500 to 1800. First published in 1984, this book is based on a systematic survey of the population history of 379 European cities with 10,000 or more inhabitants analysed at fifty-year intervals.
Provides a comprehensive data base for understanding the nature of the changes that took place in European cities from 1500 to 1800. First published i...
First published in 1977, this book presents a synthesis of the many approaches to the study of a central feature of modern life - the city, including its distant past and its future. It aims to unravel the fundamental similarities between cities of the world while recognizing the myriad variations upon a common theme.
First published in 1977, this book presents a synthesis of the many approaches to the study of a central feature of modern life - the city, including ...
Much of the theoretical literature in planning and human geography is materialist in perspective. The alternative humanist position also cannot serve the practical requirements of urban analysis. First published in 1984, this book synthesizes these two inconsistent theoretical positions, aiming to render the obscure debate between them accessible.
Much of the theoretical literature in planning and human geography is materialist in perspective. The alternative humanist position also cannot serve ...
First published in 1970, this book begins with an introductory outline of the structure of the city politics of the United States. It offers a study of the city in the federal system, including the politics of feudal aid. This is followed by four case studies: the political roles of mayor, manager, boss and administrator-entrepreneur in the city.
First published in 1970, this book begins with an introductory outline of the structure of the city politics of the United States. It offers a study o...
Provides an examination of a number of the political questions posed in urban studies. Divided into two interrelated sections, this book discusses the theoretical problems raised by work in Britain, Europe and the US and covers such issues as 'non-decision making' and the mobilisation of bias in political systems.
Provides an examination of a number of the political questions posed in urban studies. Divided into two interrelated sections, this book discusses the...
First published in 1986, this work looks at the character and distinctiveness of Western Civilization. It sets out to challenge the belief that cities and urban social classes have formed the main component of the advance of civilization, and the principle dynamic of Western capitalism.
First published in 1986, this work looks at the character and distinctiveness of Western Civilization. It sets out to challenge the belief that cities...
