McGraw-Hill Education Urban World

This text presents a cross-cultural look at cities and suburbs around the world. It offers an overview of the changing urban scene, covering evolving patterns and the changing nature of urban life. It provides coverage of women in metropolitan areas. From the Publisher For courses in Urban Sociology found in Sociology departments, Urban Studies in Urban Studies departments, and The American Community found in Social Science departments. Offers a coherent overview of the changing urban scene. Combines scholarship with an engaging writing style that appeals to both instructors and students alike. Expands beyond the United States to look at urbanization around the world (See: Part Five: World Urbanization) Features an excellent photo program that is integrated within the text. Unique coverage of women in metropolitan areas. The fifth edition is the most extensive and detailed revision to date and reflects new research findings throughout the text. NEW and unique chapter ôWomen in Metropolitan Lifeö (11), discusses the changing roles of women in urban and suburban places. NEW Chapter on ôChanging Suburbanization Patternsö(9) reflects new developments. Revised chapters on "Metropolitan and Edge City Growth" (6) and "Housing and the Community" (13). Unique coverage of both the ecological and urban political economy perspectives, including a revised chapter on ôUrban Political Economyö(5). Greatly Expanded Test Bank