Paperback. Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the worlds leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This insightful Advanced Introduction deftly explores urban segregation on an international scale, offering expert analysis on pressing and theoretical debates and key contemporary issues relating to this interdisciplinary field of study. It provides detailed insights into the various dimensions and domains of urban segregation, the range of methods used for measuring segregation, and the effects it can have on neighbourhoods and individuals. Recognising variations in the patterns of segregation from country to country, the book further discusses the different approaches and challenges affecting policy interventions.Key Features:A review of theories of urban segregationA focus on the impacts of urban segregationCritical analysis of classic and new research methodsAn exploration of urban segregation across all continentsDiscussion of why so much attention is given to segregationAn outline of segregation in various domains and dimensionsComposed of informative and engaging chapters, this timely Advanced Introduction will prove to be an essential read for human geography, sociology and social policy, urban and regional studies students, teachers, and established academics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Advanced Introduction to Urban Segregation (Paperback)
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, Cheltenham
Publication Date: 2023
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1803924098
ISBN 13: 9781803924090
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.

This insightful Advanced Introduction deftly explores urban segregation on an international scale, offering expert analysis on pressing and theoretical debates and key contemporary issues relating to this interdisciplinary field of study. It provides detailed insights into the various dimensions and domains of urban segregation, the range of methods used for measuring segregation, and the effects it can have on neighbourhoods and individuals. Recognising variations in the patterns of segregation from country to country, the book further discusses the different approaches and challenges affecting policy interventions.

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A review of theories of urban segregation
A focus on the impacts of urban segregation
Critical analysis of classic and new research methods
An exploration of urban segregation across all continents
Discussion of why so much attention is given to segregation
An outline of segregation in various domains and dimensions

Composed of informative and engaging chapters, this timely Advanced Introduction will prove to be an essential read for human geography, sociology and social policy, urban and regional studies students, teachers, and established academics.

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Sako Musterd, Emeritus Professor of Urban Geography, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands

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