Key Concepts in Urban Studies

This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of urban studies. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Urban study refers to an interdisciplinary study of the historical, geographical, economic, social and cultural phenomenon of cities and communities. It implements the approaches of sociology and political science to help in improving the urban environment. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards the evolution of this field are examined in detail in this book. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of this field. Researchers, ecologists, sociologists, and students will be assisted by this book