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City Lights: Urbansuburban Life In The Global Society
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Now In Its Third Edition, City Lights: Urbansuburban Life In The Global Society Is The Most Interdisciplinary Urban Studies Book On The Market. It Skillfully Blends Social Science Perspectives With Insights From The Visual Arts And Humanities To Provide A Comprehensive Introduction To Cities, Suburbs, And Postsuburban Areas And How They Work. Motivating Students To Develop Their Own Perspectives On The Issues, Author E. Barbara Phillips Provides An Extended Discussion Of Doing Social Science, Systematically Showing How Scholarly Controversy And Public Debates Over Urbansuburban Policy Are Rooted In Deepseated Differences: In Ideologies, Research Methods, Theoretical Orientations, Academic Disciplines, And/Or Levels Of Analysis.Featuring A Unique Combination Of Serious Scholarship And An Accessible, Engaging Writing Style, City Lights, Third Edition, Is Ideal For Courses In Urban Sociology, Urban Studies, Urban Growth And Development, Urban Theory, And Urban History. It Incorporates Many Helpful Pedagogical Features, Including Almost 200 Photographs And Illustrations, Reallife Case Studies, Excerpts From Classic Works, Key Terms, And Suggestions For Further Learning. In Addition, Endofchapter Projects Encourage Students To Apply What They Have Learned By Participating In Research, Activism, Or Other Civic Pursuits In Their Own Communities.Thoroughly Revised And Updated, The Third Edition Features* A Focus On The U.S. City But Also A Global Emphasis Throughout, With Indepth Profiles Of Such Cities As Kyoto, Cordba, Shanghai, Mumbai, And Mexico City; Numerous Globallocal Links; And A New Chapter (5) On Global Urbanization And The Urban System* Updated Statistical Data* Detailed Coverage Of The Internet'S Influence On Personal, Political, And Economic Relations* Discussions Of Numerous New Topics Including The Impact Of Terrorism On Cities, New Immigrants In The U.S. And Elsewhere, Gated Communities, Building Green, And The New Urbanism In The U.S* Analyses Of Recent Political, Social, And Economic Changesincluding Economic Downturnsand Their Effects On Urbanites And Suburbanites In The U.S. And Worldwide
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'City Lights: Urban-Suburban Life in the Global Society'? A: The book primarily focuses on the dynamics of urban and suburban life, blending insights from social sciences, visual arts, and humanities to provide a comprehensive understanding of how cities and suburbs function.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'City Lights' is authored by E. Barbara Phillips, who brings an interdisciplinary approach to urban studies.
- Q: What topics are covered in the third edition of this book? A: The third edition covers a range of topics, including global urbanization, the impact of terrorism on cities, new immigrant experiences, gated communities, and the influence of the Internet on urban life.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 698 pages, providing extensive coverage of its subject matter.
- Q: What kind of pedagogical features are included in the book? A: The book includes nearly 200 photographs and illustrations, real-life case studies, key terms, and end-of-chapter projects to encourage practical application of the material.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate courses? A: Yes, 'City Lights' is ideal for courses in urban sociology, urban studies, urban growth and development, urban theory, and urban history.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was the third edition of 'City Lights' published? A: The third edition was published on November 13, 2009.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on recent urban issues? A: Yes, it includes analyses of recent political, social, and economic changes, including their effects on urban and suburban populations.
- Q: What makes 'City Lights' different from other urban studies books? A: The book is unique due to its interdisciplinary approach, combining serious scholarship with an engaging writing style, making complex topics accessible to students.