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Cities, Change, and Conflict

A Political Economy of Urban Life
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Cities, Change, and Conflict was one of the first texts to embrace the perspective of political economy as its main explanatory framework, and then complement it with the rich contributions of human ecology as well as perspectives derived from critical approaches to social theory. Although its primary focus is on North American cities, the book contains several chapters on cities in other parts of the world, including the Global North and Global South. It provides both historical and contemporary accounts of the impact of globalization on urban development and urban institutions. This sixth edition features a new, groundbreaking chapter on the relationship between the physical environment and human settlements, including the urban-rural nexus. This edition also expands and updates coverage of recent trends such as the establishment and evolution of gay neighborhoods, the suburbanization of immigrant groups, the situation of the immigrant youth known as "Dreamers," the reverse migration of Blacks from the North to the South, and the proliferation of exurban communities. Beyond examining the dynamics that shape the form and functionality of cities, the text surveys the experience of urban life among different social groups, including a new perspective on intersectionality as it affects people’s experiences in cities. It illuminates the workings of the urban economy, local and federal governments, and the criminal justice system while addressing policy debates and decisions that affect almost every aspect of urbanization and urban life.

Author Biography:

Nancy Kleniewski was President and Professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at Oneonta from 2008 to 2018. After receiving her PhD from Temple University, she served as Professor of Sociology at SUNY Geneseo, Dean of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Provost at Bridgewater State University. She is the author or editor of five books and numerous articles on urban issues and urban policy and is the former chair of the Urban Affairs Association. Alexander R. Thomas is Professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at Oneonta. He received his PhD from Northeastern University and has gone on to author or coauthor nine books, including In Gotham’s Shadow, City and Country, and Urbanormativity, as well as four edited volumes and a number of refereed articles. His current research focuses on the historical development of cities and the impact of COVID-19 on populations. Gregory Fulkerson is Professor and Chair of Sociology at SUNY Oneonta. He received his PhD from North Carolina State University in 2006. His scholarly interests are related to globalization, rurality, community, agriculture, and the environment. His current research investigates the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is author of several conference presentations and journal articles. Since 2019, he has authored or co-authored four books: Community in Urban-Rural Systems, City and Country, Urban Dependency, and Urbanormativity.
Release date Australia
June 28th, 2024
Audience
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition
6th edition
Illustrations
9 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 35 Halftones, black and white; 44 Illustrations, black and white
Pages
358
ISBN-13
9781032566016
Product ID
38396470

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