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1	Urban economics more books like this by Arthur O'Sullivan add to wishlist Arthur O'Sullivan's "Urban Economics" is the leading text for this small, but exciting market. This book covers urban economics as the discipline that lies at the intersection of geography and economics. The sixth edition is a thorough revision of previous incarnations - the author has reorganized and rewritten every chapter, to produce a sleek ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $68.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Economy of Cities more books like this by Jane Jacobs add to wishlist see all copies from $4.05! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Cities in a World Economy more books like this by Dr. Saskia Sassen add to wishlist The Third Edition of the international bestselling Cities in a World Economy presents sociologists with a new perspective on the study of urban sociology. The decentralization and privatization of the world's economies has radically altered such things as the organization of labour, the structure of consumption and the distribution of earnings in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.85! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Cities and the Wealth of Nations: Principles of Economic Life more books like this by Jane Jacobs add to wishlist "Learned, iconoclastic and exciting...Jacobs' diagnosis of the decay of cities in an increasingly integrated world economy is on the mark."--"New York Times Book Review" "Jacobs' book is inspired, idiosyncratic and personal...It is written with verve and humor; for a work of embattled theory, it is wonderfully concrete, and its leaps are ... see all copies from $3.50! new only from $8.40! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Cities and the wealth of nations more books like this by Jane Jacobs add to wishlist see all copies from $2.82! signed copies \| first editions
6	Urban and Regional Economics more books like this by Philip McCann add to wishlist This text explains the spatial economic underpinnings of the behaviour of urban and regional economies. This is in order to highlight the differences between the two types of economy. By adopting an explicitly spatial approach, the author is able to explain urban economics and regional economics within a single integrated framework. The method of ... see all copies from $34.50! new only from $57.95! \| SVS
7	City Lights: Urban-Suburban Life in the Global Society more books like this by Katharine A Phillips, M.D., E Barbara Phillips add to wishlist Skillfully blending perspectives from the social sciences with insights from the visual arts and humanities, this lively and imaginative text provides a comprehensive introduction to cities and how they work. see all copies from $3.09! new only from $98.18!
8	Making Cities Work: Prospects and Policies for Urban America more books like this by Robert P Inman (Editor) add to wishlist "Making Cities Work" brings together leading writers and scholars on urban America to offer critical perspectives on how to sustain prosperous, livable cities in today's fast-evolving economy. Successful cities provide jobs, quality schools, safe and clean neighborhoods, effective transportation, and welcoming spaces for all residents. But cities ... see all copies from $29.83! new only from $29.83! \| SVS
9	The Urban Experience: Economics, Society, and Public Policy more books like this by Barry BlueStone, Mary Huff Stevenson, Russell Williams add to wishlist The Urban Experience provides a fresh approach to the study of metropolitan areas by combining economic principles, social insight, and political realities with an appreciation of public policy to understand how U.S. cities and suburbs function in the 21st century. The book is grounded in the real life experiences of students and their families on ... see all copies from $45.45! new only from $74.08! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Urban Economics and Real Estate Markets more books like this by Denise DiPasquale, William C Wheaton add to wishlist Appropriate for advanced undergraduate courses in Real Estate or Urban Economics and graduate-level business courses in Public Policy and Urban Planning. Also useful as a professional reference. This up-to-date, highly-accessible text presents a unique combination of both economic theory and real estate applications, providing students with the ... see all copies from $51.62! new only from $57.70! \| SVS
11	Cities in a Global Society more books like this by Dr. Gary Gappert (Editor), Dr. Richard V Knight (Editor) add to wishlist As the year 2000 approaches, urbanized areas are entering a new era - one which will be shaped primarily by their response to powerful global forces - environmental and economic. The contributors suggest that cities should begin to assess their role in a global society and establish their strategic position and comparative advantage in the global ... see all copies from $5.45! new only from $59.27! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Community Analysis and Planning Techniques more books like this by Richard E Klosterman add to wishlist 82.00 see all copies from $8.99! new only from $43.76! \| SVS
13 view cover	Readings in Urban Theory more books like this by Professor Susan S Fainstein add to wishlist This collection of readings examines the interaction of economy, culture, politics, policy and space within the United States and the United Kingdom. It brings together in one place unabridged selections from recent works by authors who have dramatically transformed the field of urban theory. The readings deal with the changing urban and regional ... see all copies from $3.32! new only from $39.98! \| SVS
14 view cover	The urban experience more books like this by David Harvey add to wishlist This book makes available to undergraduates the author's recent writing (including a new essay on flexible accumulation and the city of spectacle) on the physical and social environment of western cities, in which he explores the links between the processes and pressures of urbanization, the culture of urban life - in effect the culture of the ... see all copies from $16.88! new only from $24.00! \| SVS
15 view cover	How Green is the City?: Sustainability Assessment and the Management of Urban Environments more books like this by Professor Dimitri Devuyst (Editor), Professor Luc Hens, Professor Walter de Lannoy add to wishlist Urban lifestyles characterized by high consumption levels, exuberant use of natural resources, excessive production of waste, a widening gap between rich and poor, and a rapid growth of the human population pose a major problem for the future of the species. Therefore urban development must meet the needs of present generations without ... see all copies from $7.24! new only from $15.48! \| first editions
16	The Builders: Houses, People, Neighborhoods, Governments, Money more books like this by Martin Mayer add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Local Economic Development: Analysis, Practices, and Globalization more books like this by Dr. John P Blair, Michael C Carroll add to wishlist Comprehensive coverage of traditional economic problems and issues are strengthened in this textbook by the recognition that the economic perspective should be supplemented by insights from other social sciences. Features of this new second edition include: concepts, theories and tools are emphasized rather than specific programs; traditional ... see all copies from $70.05! new only from $86.63! \| SVS
18 view cover	Economic Revitalization: Cases and Strategies for City and Suburb more books like this by Dr. Joan Fitzgerald, Nancey Green Leigh, Nancey Green Leigh add to wishlist Ecomomic Revitalization is unique in that it discusses leading revitalization strategies in the context of both city and suburban settings, offering case studies of programme development and implementation. The book is amied at students and practitioners of economic development planning who seek to foster stronger economies and greater opportunity ... see all copies from $33.00! new only from $49.23! \| SVS
19 view cover	Making a Place for Community: Local Democracy in a Global Era more books like this by Thad Williamson, Gar Alperovitz, David L Imbroscio add to wishlist MAKING A PLACE FOR COMMUNITIES offers not only a good collection of research and policy guidance for local economies, but also practical suggestions on nurturing these communities. The authors include examples of successful policies and businesses as further guides and inspirations to the reader. The book can be used by state and local ... see all copies from $14.95! new only from $24.00! \| first editions
20	Urban Economics and Public Policy more books like this by James Heilbrun add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! SVS
21 view cover	Fundamentals of Urban Economics more books like this by John F McDonald add to wishlist see all copies from $3.96!
22 view cover	The Themed Space: Locating Culture, Nation, and Self more books like this by Scott A Lukas (Editor) add to wishlist "The Themed Space Locating Culture, Nation and Self" is the first edited collection focused on the subject of the themed space. Twelve authors address a range of themed spaces, including restaurants, casinos, theme parks and other spaces like airports and virtual reality ones. The text is organized into four sections - theming as authenticity, ... see all copies from $27.50! new only from $38.28! \| SVS
23 view cover	City Economics more books like this by Brendan O'Flaherty add to wishlist Aimed at students of urban and regional policy as well as undergraduate economics. Deals with standard topics including automobiles, pollution, housing and education. But also discusses topics such as segragation, garbage, homelessness and economic development. see all copies from $70.00! new only from $70.00! \| SVS
24 view cover	Governing from Below: Urban Regions and the Global Economy more books like this by Jefferey M Sellers, Peter Lange (Editor), Robert H Bates (Editor) add to wishlist Throughout the world more policy making and the politics that shape it take place in the urban regions where most people live. This book draws on eleven case studies of similar but disparate urban regions in France, Germany and the United States from the 1960s to the 1990s. It documents the growth of this urban governance and develops a pioneering ... see all copies from $4.90! new only from $24.99! \| first editions
25 view cover	The Political Economy of Urban Poverty more books like this by Charles Sackrey add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.20! \| first editions \| SVS

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