This book will change the way we understand cities. It provides readers with not only an introduction to cities and urbanism in the postmodern world but also overturns many common assumptions about urban structure.

This Reader recounts the story of the emergence and impact of postmodern thought in human geography. The editors have brought together in a single volume the pivotal writings of the period since 1965. Through these, and their connecting narratives, the editors engage what has been the most invigorating intellectual roller-coaster ride in geography's recent history.

• Recounts the story of the emergence and impact of postmodern thought in human geography.
  
• Brings together in a single volume the pivotal writings of the period since 1965.
  ...

This Reader recounts the story of the emergence and impact of postmodern thought in human geography. The editors have brought together in a single volume the pivotal writings of the period since 1965. Through these, and their connecting narratives, the editors engage what has been the most invigorating intellectual roller-coaster ride in geography's recent history.

• Recounts the story of the emergence and impact of postmodern thought in human geography.
  
• Brings together in a single volume the pivotal writings of the period since 1965.
  ...

Examines some of the major precepts of what some refer to as the 'Los Angeles School' of urban theory. This book defines an alternative agenda for urban studies. It is the final part of a trilogy that has attempted to shift the axis in urban thought away from the Chicago School, and toward an LA School.

Examines some of the major precepts of what some refer to as the 'Los Angeles School' of urban theory.

The Los Angeles region is increasingly being held up as a prototype for the collective urban future of the United States. Yet it is probably the least understood, most under-studied major city in the US. Very few people beyond the boundaries of Southern California have an accurate appreciation of what the region is, who lives there, and what it does. This groundbreaking collection of essays brings together well-respected contributors to dispel the myths about Southern California and to begin the process of rethinking' Los Angeles.