{"product_id":"the-city-the-basics-9780415670807","title":"The City: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kevin Archer\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Earth Sciences - Geography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe City: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e provides a brief yet compelling overview of the study of cities and city life. The book draws on a range of perspectives - economic, political, cultural, and environmental aspects are all considered - to provide a broad comparison of the evolution of cities in the rich Global North and the poorer Global South. Topics covered in the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ea brief history of cities from ancient times to the post-modern present\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe differences between \"global cities\" in the North and \"megacities\" in the South\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe environmental impact of urban life and the idea of sustainable cities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eurban planning, urban politics and urban poverty.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing suggestions for further reading, recommended websites and a number of maps and illustrations, this is the ideal starting point for those interested in any aspect of cities or urban studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45236081852567,"sku":"9780415670807","price":8716.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415670807.webp?v=1769211850","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-city-the-basics-9780415670807","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}