The Geography Of Towns

Author : Arthur E. Smailes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351482196

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The Geography of Towns by Arthur E. Smailes Pdf

When first released much praise was given to this book: "An outstanding book on urban geography. . . representative of the best on this subject."--Higher Education Journal "The book ought to be required reading for every planner and student of planning . . . a magnificent achievement." --Town and Country Planning. The Geography of Towns provides a concise but thorough introduction to the important subject of urban geography. It traces the development of urban areas from the earliest sites of Nineveh, Aleppo, and Agade to modern megalopolises and strip cities, and deals authoritatively with problems of classification and ranking, location and type, origins, and course of development, and the relationship of the city to its region and nation. All facets of urban geography are covered, including the core, integuments, population structure, land-use patterns, enclaves, and town structure. Population mobility and the continual crisscross circulation of populations within and between town and region are seen as important forces affecting the internal geography of towns. The author questions the usefulness or validity of such terms as "neighborhood" and stresses the need for more meaningful conceptualizations and vocabulary. One of the fundamental problems connected with urban geography is to assist in the planning of future cities. This book contributes substantially to an understanding of the interrelations of town and region and to an understanding of the components of the city itself which are essential to intelligent planning for the future.

Author : Arthur E. Smailes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1935
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1406917806

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“The” Geography of Towns by Arthur E. Smailes Pdf

Author : Arthur Eltringham Smailes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:859686700

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The Geography of Towns by Arthur Eltringham Smailes Pdf

Author : Thomas Griffith Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : UOM:39015007544540

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Urban Geography by Thomas Griffith Taylor Pdf

Author : Griffith Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781135669041

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Urban Geography by Griffith Taylor Pdf

This book is divided into three parts. The first deals with typical settelements in each of the seven continents, the early stages of settlements, land surveys and general phases of town evolution. The second part discusses changes in site and patter, from Neolithic to modern times. The third part specializes in topographic and functional controls in modern towns. Chapters on Planning, Regional Surveys and Classification of towns close the book. There are about 300 specially drawn plans and diagrams of towns - which should appeal to the sociologist and town planner as well as to every serious student of geography. This book was first published in 1949.

Author : Griffith Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0415413184

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Urban Geography by Griffith Taylor Pdf

Author : Michael Pacione
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 0415191963

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Urban Geography by Michael Pacione Pdf

This text is an introduction to the study of towns and cities. The book synthesizes a wealth of material to provide a comprehensive introduction for students of urban geography, drawing on a rich blend of theoretical and empirical information, to advance their knowledge of the city. For the first time in the history of humankind, urban dwellers outnumber rural residents and this trend is destined to continue. Urban places, towns and cities are of fundamental importance: for the distribution of population within countries; in the organization of economic production, distribution and exchange; in the structuring of social reproduction and cultural life; and in the allocation and exercise of power. Even those living beyond the administrative or functional boundaries of a town or city, will have their lifestyle influenced to some degree by a nearby or distant city.

Author : Jerzy Bański
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000421637

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The Routledge Handbook of Small Towns by Jerzy Bański Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Small Towns addresses the theoretical, methodical, and practical issues related to the development of small towns and neighbouring countryside. Small towns play a very important role in spatial structure by performing numerous significant developmental functions for rural areas. At the local scale, they act as engines for economic growth of rural regions and as a link in the system of connections between large urban centres and the countryside. The book addresses the role of small towns in the local development of regions in countries with different levels of development and economic systems, including those in Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and Australia. Chapters address the functional structure of small towns, relations between small towns and rural areas, and the challenges of spatial planning in the context of shaping the development of small towns. Students and scholars of urban planning, urban geography, rural geography, political geography, historical geography, and population geography will learn about the role of small towns in the local development of countries representing different economic systems and developmental conditions.

Author : Thomas Griffith Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0415413184

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Urban Geography by Thomas Griffith Taylor Pdf

Author : Bryson, John R.,Kalafsky, Ronald V.,Vanchan, Vida
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781789908022

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Ordinary Cities, Extraordinary Geographies by Bryson, John R.,Kalafsky, Ronald V.,Vanchan, Vida Pdf

This insightful book explores smaller towns and cities, places in which the majority of people live, highlighting that these more ordinary places have extraordinary geographies. It focuses on the development of an alternative approach to urban studies and theory that foregrounds smaller cities and towns rather than much larger cities and conurbations.

Author : Allen J Scott
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000-08-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446264423

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The Cultural Economy of Cities by Allen J Scott Pdf

Culture is big business. It is at the root of many urban regeneration schemes throughout the world, yet the economy of culture is under-theorized and under-developed. In this wide-ranging and penetrating volume, the economic logic and structure of the modern cultural industries is explained. The connection between cultural production and urban-industrial concentration is demonstrated and the book shows why global cities are the homelands of the modern cultural industries. This book covers many sectors of cultural economy, from craft industries such as clothing and furniture, to modern media industries such as cinema and music recording. The role of the global city as a source of creative and innovative energy is examined in detail, with particular attention paid to Paris and Los Angeles.

Author : Gordon Logie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351594370

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Industry in Towns by Gordon Logie Pdf

Originally published in 1952. This book addresses one of the most pressing problems in town planning – the proper place of industry in our towns. The author writes from the standpoint of a town planner who realizes that factories are just as important as houses and schools, and that if industry does not prosper, all our schemes for urban reconstruction must fail through the lack of the necessary resources. In the course of his research he has visited hundreds of factories to get the necessary facts at first hand. Almost as a by-product he describes in simple terms the manufacture of such varied objects (to paraphrase Lewis Carroll) as "ships and needles and silverware; chocolates and glue." Plenty of photographs of industrial buildings in Britain and abroad are included, which show how great an architectural transformation is possible, and that an industrial area can become one of the showplaces of a town.

Author : Mr Julian Hart
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781472458551

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Towns and Cities: Function in Form by Mr Julian Hart Pdf

The book makes a step change from any other comparable studies by understanding our towns and cities in terms of function in form. This helps us to appreciate why every town is a recognisable town, wherever it is. Different urban environments in different parts of the world, past and present, can come to be seen according to their similarities instead of their differences. Furthermore, by appreciating how the economic influences of everyday life structure our towns and cities, we can in turn begin to understand better how the structure of towns and cities affect the quality of life of inhabitants and the cohesiveness of communities. In covering all scales from inside the home to macrostructure of the city, the book encapsulates urban or town planning and does not seek to distinguish between the various design disciplines.

Author : Stanley D. Brunn,Donald J. Zeigler,Maureen Hays-Mitchell,Jessica K. Graybill
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781538126356

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Cities of the World by Stanley D. Brunn,Donald J. Zeigler,Maureen Hays-Mitchell,Jessica K. Graybill Pdf

Remarkably, more than half of the world's population now lives in cities, and the numbers grow daily as people abandon rural areas. This fully updated and revised seventh edition of the classic text offers readers a comprehensive set of tools for understanding the urban landscape, and, by extension, the world's politics, cultures, and economies. Providing a sweeping overview of world urban geography, noted experts explore the eleven major global regions. Each regional chapter considers urban history, economy, culture, and environment, as well as urban spatial models and problems and prospects. Each begins with two facing pages: a regional map that shows the major cities and a table of basic statistical information about cities and urbanization in each region and a list of ten salient points about that region’s urban experience. Chapters conclude with a list of references, including films and webpages, which can be used by the student and instructor for additional information about specific cities. This edition adds the important new themes of climate change and migration, while continuing to focus specifically on sustainability, water, technology, social and environmental justice, security and conflict, the history of urban settlement, urban planning trends, and daily life. Vignettes of key cities give the reader a vivid understanding of daily life and the "spirit of place." The opening chapter presents an overview of key terms and concepts and explores contemporary world urbanization, and a concluding chapter projects the world's urban future. Liberally illustrated in full color with a new selection of photographs, maps, and diagrams, the text also includes a rich array of textboxes to highlight key topics ranging from migration and immigration to LBGTQ activism, human security, and climate change. Clearly written and timely, Cities of the World will be invaluable for those teaching introductory or advanced classes on global cities, regional geography, the developing world, and urban studies.

Author : Risa Palm
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105039051151

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The Geography of American Cities by Risa Palm Pdf