Cities of the World: World Regional Urban Development / Edition 3

by Stanley D. Brunn, Jack F. Williams, Donald J. Zeigler, Sir Peter Hall, Scott Baum

Overview

The third edition features mainly new authors (most teach geography and urban studies in the US) and much revision to reflect the major changes that have occurred since volume 2 was published in 1993, including terrorism, electronic resources, wireless communication, and global business. This edition now has two chapters on Latin America, Central Asia has been added, and the chapters on Europe have been consolidated. The focus continues to be the evolution of cities, settlement patterns, daily life, and urban problems and solutions. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780847698981
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	03/28/2003
Edition description:	3rd Edition
Pages:	568
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.30(h) x 1.24(d)

About the Author

Stanley D. Brunn is professor of geography at the University of Kentucky. Maureen Hays-Mitchell is professor of geography at Colgate University. Donald J. Zeigler is professor of geography at Old Dominion University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Contemporary World Urbanization
Donald J. Zeigler, Maureen Hays-Mitchell, and Stanley D. Brunn
Chapter 2: Cities of the United States and Canada
Lisa Benton-Short and Nathaniel Lewis
Chapter 3: Cities of Middle America and the Caribbean
Joseph L. Scarpaci, Irma Escamilla, and Tim Brothers
Chapter 4: Cities of South America
Maureen Hays-Mitchell and Brian J. Godfrey
Chapter 5: Cities of Europe
Linda McCarthy and Corey Johnson
Chapter 6: Cities of Russia
Jessica K. Graybill and Megan Dixon
Chapter 7: Cities of the Greater Middle East
Donald J. Zeigler, Dona J. Stewart, and Amal K. Ali
Chapter 8: Cities of Sub-Saharan Africa
Garth Myers, Francis Owusu, and Angela Gray Subulwa
Chapter 9: Cities of South Asia
Ipsita Chatterjee, George Pomeroy, and Ashok K. Dutt
Chapter 10: Cities of Southeast Asia
James Tyner and Arnisson Andre Ortega
Chapter 11: Cities of East Asia
Kam Wing Chan and Alana Boland
Chapter 12: Cities of Australia and the Pacific Islands
Robyn Dowling and Pauline McGuirk
Chapter 13: Cities of the Future
Stanley D. Brunn, Rina Ghose, and Mark Graham

What People are Saying About This

Alexander B. Murphy

Cities of the World provides an exceptionally insightful, accessible window into the nature and changing character of contemporary cities. The global coverage of the book makes it possible for readers to appreciate the continuities and contrasts that define urban realms in different parts of the world. With essays penned by a series of distinguished contributors, and with introductory and concluding essays that draw out larger issues and themes, the book offers an unrivaled portrait of the places that are driving much of what happens in the world today.

Editorial Reviews

Cities of the World provides an exceptionally insightful, accessible window into the nature and changing character of contemporary cities. The global coverage of the book makes it possible for readers to appreciate the continuities and contrasts that define urban realms in different parts of the world. With essays penned by a series of distinguished contributors, and with introductory and concluding essays that draw out larger issues and themes, the book offers an unrivaled portrait of the places that are driving much of what happens in the world today.

Alexander B. Murphy

Outstanding! This thoroughly updated classic offers a comprehensive portrayal of the character and complexity of the world’s cities. Contemporary trends and issues that continue to reshape all corners of the globe unfold here in a thoroughly accessible manner. Whether one considers environmental issues, growth trends, tourism appeal, or historical context, Cities of the World delivers for the reader. Appropriate as both a textbook and reference tool, urbanists in all fields will gain from the insights that geographers present here. Students of the humanities, social sciences, and business disciplines will equally benefit.

Truman A. Hartshorn

Cities of the World is comprehensive and presents in-depth discussions of world cities that are shaped by different historical, geographical, political, and cultural circumstances. I highly recommend this excellent text to undergraduate classes in general education, geography, planning and urban studies, international development, and to anyone interested in world cities and regions.

Journal Of Geography

Cities of the World offers a general overview of contemporary urbanization. It divides the world into 11 regions (e.g., Europe, Southeast Asia, Middle American, Caribbean) and for each discusses trends in urban growth, the distinctive forms and characteristics of its cities, and future prospects and challenges. These regional chapters open with two lists: key facts and key themes. Basic aspects of urban development (e.g., population size and change, economic activity, public services, urban problems) are covered. Short regional histories are provided; and distinctive or representative cities (e.g., Buenos Aires for South America and Kinshasa for sub-Saharan Africa) are given capsule descriptions. The editors (all academic geographers) begin with an introductory chapter on world urban development and end by reflecting on what cities might be like in the future. . . . Suggested readings for each chapter are included. . . . A basic introduction, Cities of the World is best used as a textbook. Summing Up: Recommended.

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Cities of the World offers a general overview of contemporary urbanization. It divides the world into 11 regions (e.g., Europe, Southeast Asia, Middle American, Caribbean) and for each discusses trends in urban growth, the distinctive forms and characteristics of its cities, and future prospects and challenges. These regional chapters open with two lists: key facts and key themes. Basic aspects of urban development (e.g., population size and change, economic activity, public services, urban problems) are covered. Short regional histories are provided; and distinctive or representative cities (e.g., Buenos Aires for South America and Kinshasa for sub-Saharan Africa) are given capsule descriptions. The editors (all academic geographers) begin with an introductory chapter on world urban development and end by reflecting on what cities might be like in the future. . . . Suggested readings for each chapter are included. . . . A basic introduction, Cities of the World is best used as a textbook. Summing Up: Recommended.

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