\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe revised and updated second edition of \u003c/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Cities\u003c/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003eexplores why cities are such a vital part of the human experience and how they shape our everyday lives. Written in engaging and accessible terms, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Cities\u003c/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003eexamines the study of cities through two central concepts: that cities are \u003ci\u003eplaces\u003c/i\u003e, where people live, form communities, and establish their own identities, and that they are \u003ci\u003espaces\u003c/i\u003e, such as the inner city and the suburb, that offer a way to configure and shape the material world and natural environment.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Cities\u003c/i\u003e covers the theory of cities from an historical perspective right through to the most recent theoretical developments. The authors offer a balanced account of life in cities and explore both positive and negative themes. In addition, the text takes a global approach, with examples ranging from Berlin and Chicago to Shanghai and Mumbai. The book is extensively illustrated with updated maps, charts, tables, and photographs.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition also includes a new section on urban planning as well as new chapters on cities as contested spaces, exploring power and politics in an urban context. It contains; information on the status of poor and marginalized groups and the impact of neoliberal policies; material on gender and sexuality; and presents a greater range of geographies with more attention to European, Latin American, and African cities.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevised and updated, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Cities \u003c/i\u003eprovides a complete introduction to the history, evolution, and future of our modern cities.\u003c/p\u003e
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