Urban Social Geography: An Introduction

by Paul Knox, Steven Pinch

The 6th edition of this highly respected text builds upon the successful structure, engaging writing style and clear presentation of previous editions. Examining urban social geography from a theoretical and historical perspective, it also explores how it has developed into the modern day. Taking account of recent critical work, whilst simultaneously presenting well established approaches to the subject, it ensures students are well-informed about all the issues. The result is a topical book that is clear and accessible for students

Genres: Geography, Sociology

392 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 2000

About the author

I am an urban geographer and university administrator. I currently serve as Senior Fellow for International Advancement, reporting directly to the President of Virginia Tech. Between 1997 and 2006 I served as Dean of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies and in 2009 I served for a year as Director of the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute. As a member of the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning I have taught courses on urban and regional development theory and comparative urbanization. I currently teach Honors courses on European Urbanization and Urbanism, and on Cities and Design.

My research and writing is focused on urban form, and in particular the social construction of the built environment. I am particularly interested in the ways in which the sense of place of small towns and of big-city districts is embodied in the built environment; and in the ways in which social histories are reflected in the architecture of city districts.

Reviews

[Anastasia]

"Το παρόν βιβλίο κατέστησε φανερό, τουλάχιστον, ότι η αστική κοινωνική γεωγραφία είναι ένα εξαιρετικά ποικιλόμορφο εγχείρημα σε ό,τι αφορά τόσο το αντικείμενό της όσο και τις μεθοδολογικές προσεγγίσεις που χρησιμοποιεί."

[Jennopenny]

Okay. I read this for uni and I'm good at English. THIS BOOK MADE ME DOUBT THAT!
I can't understand how this TEXTBOOK has 4.14 in star rating?! It's impossible to read because it's too dense and as a non native speaker of English and FIRST YEAR student in urban planning, this is just way too hard to be an introduction.

I'm giving it one star because I've spent hours and hours reading this and have yet to finish. I'll cross my fingers so hard that the last four chapters aren't on my exam because I will not read them. (Well, I might but get with the angry mood) I just don't understand you people who have enjoyed this but I might just be way too stressed about exams. Reason for that: THIS F***ING BOOK!

(I'm angry I know. Sorry but really NOT SORRY!)

[Konstantijn De Grote]

Amazing book! An absolute must-read for geography-sociology-city enthusiasts. Big plus: the references to modern films. :)