People in Cities: The Urban Environment and its Effects (Environment and Behavior)

Edward Krupat

ISBN 10: 0521319463 / ISBN 13: 9780521319461

Published by Cambridge University Press 1985-10-24, 1985

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: People in Cities: The Urban Environment and its Effects (Environment and Behavior)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 1985-10-24
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521319463
• ISBN 13: 9780521319461
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

People in Cities is about the experience of urban life. Edward Krupat analyzes current research and theory about the ways in which cities affect people. He contrasts urban living with life in smaller communities, and compares popular notions and stereotypes about city dwellers with the results of empirical research. Taking a social psychological perspective, he integrates ideas from psychology, sociology, urban planning, and architecture. Non-technical and readable, the book offers a sophisticated examination of models of urban life and explores the issues of stress and crowding, urban social relationships, images of the city, and the impact of good and poor design.

Book Description

Gathers and summarizes current research and theory about stereotypes about city dwellers with the results of living to life in smaller communities and compares popular stereotypes about city dwellers with the results of empirical studies.