Routledge critical introductions to urbanism and the city
Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-277) and index.
The city and nature -- Environmental issues in cities--a brief history -- The industrial city -- Contemporary urbanization and environmental dynamics -- Urban sites -- Cities, environmental hazards and disasters -- Urban ecology -- Water pollution and the city -- Air pollution and the city -- Garbage and the city -- Race, class and environmental justice -- Sustainable urban development.
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Introducing the reader to the city as part of the environment, and subject to environmental constraints and opportunities, this title reintroduces a social science perspective in examining the city and its physical environment.