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The Urban Community: Selected Papers From the Proceedings of the American Sociological Society, 1925

by Ernest Watson Burgess
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781026063477
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 288
  • Original Price: GBP 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 581 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Sociology / Urban

"The Urban Community" is a foundational collection of sociological papers that captures the emergence of urban studies as a rigorous academic discipline. Edited by renowned sociologist Ernest Watson Burgess, this volume compiles selected proceedings from the 1925 meeting of the American Sociological Society, reflecting the cutting-edge research and theoretical frameworks of the influential "Chicago School."

The work explores the complex social structures and ecological patterns that define the modern city. Through a series of empirical and theoretical inquiries, the contributors examine the forces of urbanization, the spatial distribution of populations, and the evolving nature of social interactions within dense metropolitan environments. Central themes include the impact of mobility on social behavior, the formation of distinct urban neighborhoods, and the challenges of maintaining community life amidst rapid industrial growth.

As a seminal text in the history of social science, "The Urban Community" offers invaluable insights into the development of human ecology and the systematic study of the city as a social laboratory. It remains an essential resource for scholars of sociology, urban planning, and history, providing a detailed look at the intellectual origins of our understanding of the modern urban landscape.

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