The majority of the world s population now lives in cities Now more than ever we need a guide to navigating the complexity of the modern metropolis This revised and updated second edition by a leading authority provides a state of the art synthesis of contemporary debates in urban theory with illustrative case studies from around the globe Beginning with a review of classic contributions to understanding the rise of the modern capitalist city it then looks at the evolution of the city into the diverse urban landscape of postmodern times Accessible comprehensive and lively in style this new edition is the ideal text for students from a range of disciplines including geography cultural studies planning urban design politics sociology and economics Book jacket - from Amzon