Summary: Urban Settlement and Land Use provides an up-to-date overview of urban geography through the study of both the role of cities in a changing world and the distinctive sections within cities. After considering the historical changes in urbanisation over time, the book provides detailed commentary on: Central Business Districts; Inner Cities; Zones of Transitions; Residential Environments; Edge of City land use; Transport and accessibility within cities; Global Cities; High-tech Cities and Future Cities.
Edited by A level examiners Written by an author with experience of writing in this area Provides in-depth coverage and up-to-date case studies Contains exam-style questions
Table of Contents: 1 An Introduction to Urban Settlement and Land Use2 Old Towns, New Towns and the Role of Urban Planning3 The City Centre and the Central Business District4 The Inner City and the Zone in Transition5 The Residential Environment6 Transport and Accessibility in Urban Areas7 Life on the Edge8 Urban Change in the Changing World Order9 Ideal Cities, Global Cities, High-tech cities and Future Cities
About the Author(s): Michael Hill is Head of Geography of Francis Holland School and an experienced author and series editor
Readership: AS and A2 Urban Geography students
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