Communities Within Cities: An Urban Social Geography
- ISBN-10
- 1852931558
- ISBN-13
- 9781852931551
- Pages
- 196
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1993-01
- Authors
- Wayne Kenneth David Davies, David T. Herbert
Description
Explores contemporary urban geography using the concept of community''. Links theoretical concepts with empirical experience. Produces an interpretation of the complex social pattern of European and North American cities through its themes of local social interaction, community interaction, sense of place, planned neighborhoods and caring communities.
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