{"product_id":"9781119930273","title":"Urban Geography","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUrban Geography\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDavid Kaplan | Steven Holloway\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Human Geography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of Urban Geography\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leading undergraduate textbook on the subject, \u003ci\u003eUrban Geography\u003c\/i\u003e covers the origins, historical development, and contemporary challenges of cities and metropolitan areas around the world. Incorporating the most recent research in urban studies, authors David H. Kaplan and Steven R. Holloway provide an overview of the dynamic field, introduce key elements of urban theory and methodology, analyze issues of immigration, ethnicity, and urbanism, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the urban experience in a global context, 16 student-friendly chapters address urbanization processes, industrial urbanization, discrimination in the housing market, gentrification, metropolitan governance, urban planning, geographical and political fragmentation, urban immigration, urban-economic restructuring, and more. Each chapter includes an introductory road map, learning objectives, definitions of key terms, discussion questions, and suggestions for research topics and activities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eUrban Geography\u003c\/i\u003e contains two entirely new chapters on urban transportation and the relationship between cities and the environment, including climate change and natural disasters. New discussion of the impact of COVID-19 and other health aspects of cities is accompanied by new data, new figures, new themes, and new pedagogical tools. In this edition, the authors present traditional models of urban social space and new factors that organize intra-urban space, such as globalization and postmodernism. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamining cities in the developed world and in less developed regions, \u003ci\u003eUrban Geography, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, is the ideal textbook for Urban Geography classes and related courses in Urban Studies, Sociology, and Political Science programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID H. KAPLAN\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Geography at Kent State University. His research interests include nationalism, borderlands, ethnic and racial segregation, urban and regional development, housing finance, and sustainable transportation. Dr. Kaplan has published 14 books and more than 70 articles and book chapters. He edits the \u003ci\u003eGeographical Review\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNational Identities\u003c\/i\u003e and is a former President of the American Association of Geographers.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVEN R. HOLLOWAY\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Geography and Director of Urban and Metropolitan Studies at the University of Georgia. He conducts research on a variety of urban-centered topics, including racial segregation, redlining, mortgage lending discrimination, wildfire risk, and urban heat islands. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals including \u003ci\u003eUrban Geography\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eApplied Geography\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Professional Geographer\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 August 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119930273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e528\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314315980940,"sku":"9781119930273","price":53.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119930273_7068d3c1-bc44-4e07-bc60-a9278676f3ff.jpg?v=1781092313","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119930273","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}