Urbanization: An Introduction to Urban Geography

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Urbanization: An Introduction to Urban Geography Third Edition captures the changes in the nature and outcomes of urbanization processes for people as well as the development of new ways of thinking about urban geography. Unraveling the interlocking processes of urbanization Knox and McCarthy present a vivid and meaningful explanation of constantly changing urban geographies and urban life. This framework supports the discussion of recent changes while addressing much of the traditional subject matter of urban geography. The books dynamic approach also allows for integration of both theories and facts where key concepts and theories are presented in relation to prior events and ideasproviding a coherent and comprehensive introduction to urban geography that offers a historical and process-oriented approach. With a U.S. focus that also offers global context and comparative international perspectives the authors examine urban trends and their outcomes in both developed and less-developed countries to understand analyze and interpret the landscapes economies and communities of towns and cities around the world.