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Key Concepts in Urban Studies

By: Mark Gottdiener,Leslie Budd

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This series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding.

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SAGE

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0761940987

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9780761940982

Urban Planning and Real Estate Development

By: John Ratcliffe,Michael Stubbs,Mark Shepherd

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Urban Planning and Real Estate Development

By: John Ratcliffe,Michael Stubbs,Mark Shepherd

Urban planning organization -- Urban planning issues -- The real estate development process -- Real estate development sectors

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Taylor & Francis

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0415272610

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9780415272612

China's Urban Space

Development Under Market Socialism

By: Terry McGee,George C.S. Lin,Mark Wang,Andrew Marton,Jiaping Wu

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China's Urban Space

Development Under Market Socialism

By: Terry McGee,George C.S. Lin,Mark Wang,Andrew Marton,Jiaping Wu

China’s urban growth is unparalleled in the history of global urbanization, and will undoubtedly create huge challenges to China as it modernizes its society. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, this book presents an overview of the radical transformation of China’s urban space since the 1970s, arguing that to study the Chinese urbanization process one must recognize the distinctive political economy of China. After a long period as a planned socialist economy, China’s rapid entry into the global economy has raised suggestions that modernization in China will inevitably result in urban patterns and features like those of cities in developed market economies. This book argues that this is unlikely in the short term, because processes of urban transition in China must be interpreted through the lens of a unique and unprecedented juxtaposition of socialism and the market economy, which is leading to distinctive patterns of Chinese urbanization. Richly illustrated with maps, diagrams and in-depth case studies, this book will be an invaluable resource to students and scholars of urban economics and policy, geography, and the development of China.

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283

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Routledge

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1134072147

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9781134072149

Urban Stormwater Management in Developing Countries

By: J. Parkinson,O. Mark

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Urban Stormwater Management in Developing Countries

By: J. Parkinson,O. Mark

The purpose of this book is to disseminate contemporary knowledge and practical experiences concerning problems and solutions related to urban hydrology and drainage. Although the main focus is on developing countries, the book draws from experiences in many other parts of the world. Based upon numerous practical examples and case studies, the book provides information to assist in the management, planning and engineering design processes. Urban Stormwater Management in Developing Countries covers a wide range of methods and approaches to improve the understanding and ability of local stakeholders to solve stormwater problems within the framework of integrated urban water management. As well as structural interventions, the book describes various non-structural approaches for flood mitigation and pollution control. This book encourages the reader to adopt an integrated approach towards stormwater management and considers the importance of institutional arrangements, participation of local stakeholders in planning, as well as aspects of financing and cost recovery. This comprehensive and topical book: Addresses the broad range of issues related to urban stormwater management with a specific focus on developing countries. Covers the main aspects of planning, design, operation and maintenance of urban drainage systems as well as socio-economic and institutional issues related to urban stormwater management. Presents structural and non-structural approaches for flood mitigation and pollution control within an integrated water resource management framework. Provides extensive examples and case studies of "best practice". Contents Urbanisation and urban hydrology Impacts of flooding on society Integrated framework for stormwater management Institutional structures and policies Planning for urban stormwater management Approaches to urban drainage system design Ecological approaches to urban drainage system design Applications of computer models Operational performance and maintenance Flood mitigation and response strategies Participation and partnerships Economics and financing Full Contents List (27KB)

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236

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IWA Publishing

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1843390574

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9781843390572

Renewing Urban Communities

Environment, Citizenship and Sustainability in Ireland

By: Mark Scott

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Renewing Urban Communities

Environment, Citizenship and Sustainability in Ireland

By: Mark Scott

Ireland is now an urban society, and both parts of the island have experienced rapid urban-generated growth and new patterns of development in recent years. This inter-disciplinary book adopts an all-Ireland perspective to investigate the tension that exists between sustainable urban development values and rhetoric - such as increased densities, brown field development, the compact city and social inclusion - and the emerging geography of urban Ireland, influenced by consumer and lifestyle choices. The introduction provides an overview of the dynamics of urban change, particularly during the 1990s, and the experience of rapid economic growth. The following chapters are divided into two parts, considering sustainable urban environments, and sustainable communities. This book will appeal to students, academics, policy and decision-makers, given that it adopts both a qualitative and quantitative approach, and introduces a range of new empirical studies covering both physical and social sustainable development.

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285

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Taylor & Francis

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1351904280

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9781351904285

The New Urban Sociology

By: Michael T. Ryan,Ray Hutchison,Mark Gottdiener

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The New Urban Sociology

By: Michael T. Ryan,Ray Hutchison,Mark Gottdiener

Widely recognized as a groundbreaking text, The New Urban Sociology is a broad and expert introduction to urban sociology that is both relevant and accessible to the student. A thought leader in the field, the book is organized around an integrated paradigm (the sociospatial perspective) which considers the role played by social factors such as race, class, gender, lifestyle, economics, culture, and politics on the development of metropolitan areas. Emphasizing the importance of space to social life and real estate to urban development, the book integrates social, ecological and political economy perspectives and research through a fresh theoretical approach. With its unique perspective, concise history of urban life, clear summary of urban social theory, and attention to the impact of culture on urban development, this book gives students a cohesive conceptual framework for understanding cities and urban life. In this thoroughly revised 5th edition, authors Mark Gottdiener, Ray Hutchison, and Michael T. Ryan offer expanded discussions of created cultures, gentrification, and urban tourism, and have incorporated the most recent work in the field throughout the text. The New Urban Sociology is a necessity for all courses on the subject.

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411

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Routledge

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0429974035

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9780429974038

Essentials of Urban Design

By: Mark Sheppard

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Essentials of Urban Design

By: Mark Sheppard

Essentials of Urban Design explains the fundamental concepts of urban design, providing the understanding and tools needed to achieve better design outcomes. It is equally useful for designing places and evaluating designs. Each chapter outlines the key steps in designing or assessing a different type of development. All common types of urban development are addressed, from infill buildings to whole urban growth areas, residential to employment uses, and centres to public transport interchanges. For each development type, widely accepted urban design principles are explained, and 'rules of thumb' provided. This practical handbook is liberally illustrated with diagrams, photos of 'good' and 'bad' examples of urban design and handy checklists for common urban design tasks. It will be a valuable reference tool for architects, developers, urban planners, traffic engineers, landscape architects, councillors, planning lawyers, planning tribunal members and residents concerned about development.

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313

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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0643108777

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9780643108776

Urban Enclaves

By: Mark Abrahamson

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Urban Enclaves

By: Mark Abrahamson

Abrahamson explores metropolitan areas that have retained their distinctive ethnic, racial, and religious character in an era when American culture and landscape are increasingly homogenized. He revisits American urban dwellers in New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, and Detroit to find out why these communities continue to exist while others have not. In the new second edition, Abrahamson broadens the geographic and temporal scope to examine the formation of German communities in 19th century Brazil and American expatriate artists in post-WWI Paris. Urban Enclaves, Second Edition can be incorporated into a variety of courses in sociology, history, anthropology, and cultural geography.

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228

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Macmillan

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0716706369

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9780716706366

The New Urban Sociology

By: Mark Gottdiener,Randolph Hohle,Colby King

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The New Urban Sociology

By: Mark Gottdiener,Randolph Hohle,Colby King

Widely recognized as a groundbreaking text, The New Urban Sociology is a broad and expert introduction to urban sociology that is both relevant and accessible to students. Organized around an integrated paradigm, the sociospatial perspective, this text examines the role played by social factors such as race, class, gender, lifestyle, economics, and culture on the development of metropolitan areas, and integrates social, ecological, and political economy perspectives and research into this study. With its unique perspective, concise history of urban life, clear summary of urban social theory, and attention to the impact of culture on urban development, this book gives students a cohesive conceptual framework for understanding cities and urban life. The sixth edition of The New Urban Sociology is a major overhaul and expansion of the previous editions. This edition is packed with new material including an expansion of the sociospatial approach to include the primary importance of racism in the formation of the urban landscape, the spatial aspects of urban social problems, including the issues surrounding urban public health and affordable housing, and a brand new chapter on urban social movements. There is also new material on the importance of space for social groups, including immigrants and the LGBTQ community, as well as the gendered meanings embedded in social space.

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408

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Routledge

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0429534663

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9780429534669

The Urban Cook

Cooking and eating for a sustainable future

By: Mark Jensen

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The Urban Cook

Cooking and eating for a sustainable future

By: Mark Jensen

70 great recipes for tasty, seasonal food that doesn't cost the earth. Recipes include: Marinated Summer Radishes with Currants, Mint and Chive, Squid Sauteed with Garlic, Chilli and Spring Onions, Green Papaya Salad, Pot-roasted Chicken, Lamb Breast, Chargrilled Sirloin with a Mustard and Herb Crust, delicious Chocolate Mousse, and many more. Red Lantern chef Mark Jensen believes that you don’t have to start your own chicken farm or move to the country to make sustainable food choices – it can happen in your very own supermarket, kitchen or backyard. From buying seasonally and growing your own vegetables, to using all parts of the animal and selecting free range options, he shows us how to avoid waste, make fewer demands on the food chain and nurture ourselves the way that nature intended. With 70 easy-to-follow recipes, this is a must-have cookbook for busy people who value great tasting food and want to make informed and ethical choices about what they eat.

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Allen & Unwin

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1742669379

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9781742669373

Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 3

By: Vita Ayala,Mark Russell

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Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 3

By: Vita Ayala,Mark Russell

The third volume in the bestselling and critically acclaimed Batman anthology title is here, collecting the feature stories “Batman & Zatanna: Bound to Our Will” and “Hounded” that originally ran in issues #11-16 of Batman: Urban Legends. Batman & Zatanna: Batman & Zatanna have to contain a curse that they helped release. But in order to reverse its effects, they’re going to have to fix their frayed relationship. From the creative team of Vita Ayala and Nikola Čižmešija, this is a magical epic you won’t want to miss! Hounded: (Bat)man’s best friend Ace the Bat-Hound breaks out of an animal testing facility with his new super-fur-friends Ursa the Russian bear, Eggbert the genius chicken, Merton the turtle, and Li’l Nutz the cunning squirrel, in order to sniff out where Batman’s been kidnapped for auction to his rogues gallery!

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300

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DC Comics

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1779519168

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9781779519160

Urban Futures

Planning for City Foresight and City Visions

By: Timothy J. Dixon,Mark Tewdwr-Jones

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Urban Futures

Planning for City Foresight and City Visions

By: Timothy J. Dixon,Mark Tewdwr-Jones

C2023-0-00037-3

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Policy Press

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1447371674

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9781447371670

Debating Slavery

Economy and Society in the Antebellum American South

By: Mark M. Smith,Economic History Society

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Debating Slavery

Economy and Society in the Antebellum American South

By: Mark M. Smith,Economic History Society

Even while slavery existed, Americans debated slavery. Was it a profitable and healthy institution? If so, for whom? The abolition of slavery in 1865 did not end this debate. Similar questions concerning the profitability of slavery, its impact on masters, slaves, and nonslaveowners still inform modern historical debates. Is the slave South best characterized as a capitalist society? Or did its dogged adherence to non-wage labor render it precapitalist? Today, southern slavery is among the most hotly disputed topics in writing on American history. With the use of illustrative material and a critical bibliography, Dr Smith outlines the main contours of this complex debate, summarizes the contending viewpoints, and at the same time weighs up the relative importance, strengths and weaknesses of the various competing interpretations. This book introduces an important topic in American history in a manner which is accessible to students and undergraduates taking courses in American history.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521576962

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9780521576963

Book's by Mark Urban

Key Concepts in Urban Studies

Key Concepts in Urban Studies

Urban Planning and Real Estate Development

Urban Planning and Real Estate Development

China's Urban Space

China's Urban Space

Urban Stormwater Management in Developing Countries

Urban Stormwater Management in Developing Countries

Renewing Urban Communities

Renewing Urban Communities

The New Urban Sociology

The New Urban Sociology

Essentials of Urban Design

Essentials of Urban Design

Urban Enclaves

Urban Enclaves

The New Urban Sociology

The New Urban Sociology

The Urban Cook

The Urban Cook

Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 3

Batman: Urban Legends Vol. 3

Urban Futures

Urban Futures

Debating Slavery

Debating Slavery

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