Urban Geography: An Introductory Analysis, Second Edition provides a
concise and pertinent description of geography in the urban area.
Analysis of such factors as town planning, climate, and soil chemistry
is given. A section of the book enumerates the elements of urban
growth. The historical backgrounds of the first cities are discussed.
Some of these cities are found in ancient Greece, Italy, and Egypt.
Descriptions of urban populations based on occupation are also covered
in the book. The book also focuses on such topics as the locations,
spacing, and size of urban settlements. A section of the book
discusses the characteristics of capital cities like the city of
London. Residential and manufacturing areas are explained and
identified in the book. A comprehensive review of theories of urban
structure is also given. A good list of reference materials regarding
geographical writing is included at the end of the book. The text can
provide valuable insight for students and researchers of geography and
the general public.
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ISBN
9781483181547
Publisert
2016
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Pergamon
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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