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Description for Gentrification
Paperback. The gentrification of urban areas is a central engine of urban development, and it is a topic that attracts a great deal of interest in both academia and the popular press. This book provides information on the topic of gentrification. It is suitable for upper-level undergraduates in geography, sociology, and planning. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
This first textbook on the topic of gentrification is written for upper-level undergraduates in geography, sociology, and planning. The gentrification of urban areas has accelerated across the globe to become a central engine of urban development, and it is a topic that has attracted a great deal of interest in both academia and the popular press. Gentrification presents major theoretical ideas and concepts with case studies, and summaries of the ideas in the book as well as offering ideas for future research.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
498g
Number of Pages
339
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415950374
SKU
V9780415950374
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Loretta Lees
Loretta Lees is Reader in Geography at Kings College-London. Elvin Wyly is Associate Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia. TomSlater is Lecturer of Urban Studies at the University of Bristol.
Reviews for Gentrification
"Genetrification is well written, comprehensive, accessible, and balanced." Gustav Visser, University of Free State, South Africa