This volume is global in focus and includes empirical and field studies as it relates to structure, politics, policy and everyday life within an urban context. The authors investigate the ways in which the urban world is gendered, and the roles of womens and mens agency in creating and changing urban life. Reconceptualizations of various models, focusing on local, metropolitan, and international environments are also included.
Gender in an Urban World contributes innovative theoretical paradigms to the urban field. It is meant to contribute to an ongoing dialogue with regard to gender within the context of urbanism and urbanization.
* Chapters authored by leading experts from around the world
* Brings the analysis of gender from the margin to the center of urban theory
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This volume is global in focus and includes empirical and field studies as it relates to structure, politics, policy and everyday life within an urban context. The authors investigate the ways in which the urban world is gendered, and the roles of womens and mens agency in creating and changing urban life. Reconceptualizations of various models, focusing on local, metropolitan, and international environments are also included.
Gender in an Urban World contributes innovative theoretical paradigms to the urban field. It is meant to contribute to an ongoing dialogue with regard to gender within the context of urbanism and urbanization.
* Chapters authored by leading experts from around the world
* Brings the analysis of gender from the margin to the center of urban theory
Imprint | JAI Press Inc. |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Research in Urban Sociology |
Release date | February 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | February 2008 |
Editors | Judith N. Desena, Ray Hutchison |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 332 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7623-1477-5 |
Barcode | 9780762314775 |
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LSN | 0-7623-1477-X |