Cities and Everyday Life

International and interdisciplinary, this important book provides a clear, user-friendly introduction to contemporary debates on urban life. With illustrative material drawn from a range of international cities it is an ideal student reference.

List of contents

1. Everyday Life and the New Urban Studies 2. Mobility and Migration 3. Home, Work and the Quality of Life 4. The City as Spectacle 5. Cities and Everynight Life 6. The Discarded City 7. Networked Urbanism: The Future of Cities?

Summary

International and interdisciplinary, this important book provides a clear, user-friendly introduction to contemporary debates on urban life. With illustrative material drawn from a range of international cities it is an ideal student reference.

Product details

• Authors: David Parker, David (University of Newcastle Parker, David (University of Nottingham Parker, David (University of South Australia) Parker
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.01.2026
• EAN: 9780415382731
• ISBN: 978-0-415-38273-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: The New Sociology
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban, Urban communities