Key Concepts in Urban Geography

Key Concepts in Urban Geography is a new kind of textbook that forms part of an innovative set of companion texts for the human geography subdisciplines. Organized around 20 short essays, Key Concepts in Urban Geography provides a cutting-edge introduction to the central concepts that define contemporary research in urban geography. Involving detailed and expansive discussions, the book includes: an introductory chapter providing a succinct overview of the recent developments in the field; over 20 key concept entries with comprehensive explanations, definitions and evolutions of the subject; and extensive pedagogic features that enhance understanding including a glossary, figures, diagrams and further reading. This is an ideal companion text for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students in urban geography and covers the expected staples of the subdiscipline from global cities and urban nature to transnational urbanism and virtuality.