Flanagan, William G. 1942-

Urban sociology : images and structure / William G. Flanagan. - 5th ed. - Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, c2010. - xv, 443 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 395-428) and indexes.

An invitation to urban studies -- From ancient cities to an urban world -- The urban tradition in sociology -- City and community -- Ethnic and minority groups -- Patterns and consequences of urbanization in poor countries -- Urban growth and transitions in the United States -- Ecology, capitalism, and the expanding scope of urban analysis -- Poverty, power, and crime -- Urban policy -- Urban sociology : an evolving perspective on the world.

9780742561755 (cloth : alk. paper) 0742561755 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780742561762 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0742561763 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781442201903 (electronic) 1442201908 (electronic)

2009035359


Sociology, Urban.
Sociology, Urban--United States.

HT151 / .F53 2010

307.76

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