Product Description

More than simply examining the new geographical patterns forming within cities, this third edition of Urban Geography investigates the way geographers have sought to make sense of this urban transformation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #104811 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 202 pages

From the Back Cover

More than simply examining the new geographical patterns forming within cities, this third edition of Urban Geography also investigates the way geographers have sought to make sense of this urban transformation. Tim Hall critically synthesizes key literatures in the following areas:

• approaches to urban geography
• economic geography of the city
• urban policy
• new urban forms and landscapes
• impacts of urban change 
• sustainability and the city.

Hall's revised third edition features enhanced pedagogy including boxed discussion points, end of chapter research questions, and an introductory chapter which outlines the importance of urban geography. Additionally a new concluding chapter encourages students to apply what they have read to their own experiences of cities and helps them to apply these ideas to a dissertation.  An important volume, this revised edition is an essential read for students and scholars of urban geography.

Customer Reviews

Good basic urban geography book
A good overview of urban geographic theory is provided by Hall in this concise but informative book. With out going into too much detail into this complex subject, Hall has been able to provide enough information for one to grasp the basics making the book a must for all urban geography students. Due to the simplicity in the way it is written unlike other books on the same subject, the author has enabled people from varied disciplines to easily understand urban geographical theory.

A good introduction to Urban geography
As a Human Geography Graduate I can honestly say that "Urban Geography" is one of the best books around on the subject. It provides good back ground information on the concepts within Urban Geography for people either starting out in their degree studies or completing their final dissertation within geography. Hall's book provides any undergraduate with a complete study aid and references book that can be called upon time and again to provide information on any aspect of urban geography. With well written chapters, references to other text and key thinkers on the subject, as well as clearly defined case studies, this is a must have book for anyone studying Urban Geography at University.