Abbott, Carl

Suburbs: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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ISBN 13:: 9780197599242
author:: Abbott, Carl
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 17.5 x 11 x 0.9 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: History, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Suburbs: A Very Short Introduction explores two central questions about our suburban world. What is the history behind this global trend? How do suburbs shape society, politics, and culture?

The book delves into the impact of new technologies on urban growth, from streetcars to internet connectivity, and examines the diverse forms of suburbs across Europe, East Asia, North America, and Latin America. It also investigates how suburbs function as places of employment and are perceived in popular sociology, fiction, film, and beyond.

By drawing on history, geography, and social sciences, this introduction provides a nuanced understanding of the role of suburbs in shaping our present and imagining our future.

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