Urban Geography

Tim Hall is an Urban Cultural Geographer based at the University of Gloucestershire, UK. Heather Barrett is an Urban Geographer based at the University of Worcester, UK.

This extensively revised and updated fourth edition not only examines the new geographical patterns forming within and between cities, but also investigates the way geographers have sought to make sense of this urban transformation. It is structured into three sections: 'contexts', 'themes' and 'issues' that move students from a foundation in urban geography through its major themes to contemporary and pressing issues. The fourth edition combines the topicality and accessibility of previous editions with extensive new material, including many new chapters, as well as a wealth of international case studies, extending its range of coverage across the field. This book features enhanced pedagogy including a range of new illustrations and tables, a list of key ideas for each chapter, end of chapter essay questions and project activities, and annotated further reading from books, journals and websites. Written in an engaging, student friendly style, this is an essential read for students and scholars of Urban Geography.

Section 1: Contexts 1. An Urban World 2. Changing Approaches 3. Urban Form and Structure Section 2: Themes 4. City Economies 5. Urban Politics 6. Planning, Regeneration and Urban Policy 7. Cities and Culture Section 3: Issues 8. Architecture 9. Images of the City 10. Experiencing the City 11. Housing and Residential Segregation 12. Transport and Mobility in Cities 13. Sustainability and the City