{"product_id":"cities-of-the-world-regional-patterns-and-urban-environments-9781538126349","title":"Cities of the World: Regional Patterns and Urban Environments","description":"\u003cp\u003eRemarkably  more than half of the worlds population now lives in cities  and the numbers grow daily as people abandon rural areas. This fully updated and revised seventh edition of the classic text offers readers a comprehensive set of tools for understanding world regional geography  as seen through the urban landscape  and  by extension  the worlds politics  cultures  and economies.  Providing a sweeping overview of world urban geography  noted experts explore the major global regions. Each regional chapter considers urban history  economy  culture  and environment  as well as special problems and future prospects. A regional map that shows the major cities  a summary of basic statistical information about the cities and urbanization in each region  and a list of ten salient points about that regions urban experience frame each region. Chapters conclude with a list of references  including films and webpages  which can be used by the student and instructor for additional information about specific cities.  This edition adds the important new themes of climate change and migration  while continuing to focus specifically on sustainability  water  technology  social and environmental justice  security and conflict  the history of urban settlement  urban planning trends  and daily life. Vignettes of key cities give the reader a vivid understanding of daily life and the \"spirit of place.\" The opening chapter presents an overview of key terms and concepts and explores contemporary world urbanization  and a concluding chapter projects the worlds urban future.  Generously illustrated in full color with a new selection of photographs  maps  and diagrams  the text also includes a rich array of textboxes to highlight key topics ranging from migration and immigration to LBGTQ activism  human security  and climate change. Clearly written and timely  Cities of the World will be invaluable for those teaching introductory or advanced classes on global cities  regional geography  the developing world  and global urban studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45657559629877,"sku":"ByrdShop_1538126346","price":86.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781538126349.jpg?v=1782046322","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/cities-of-the-world-regional-patterns-and-urban-environments-9781538126349","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}