Urban Culture

For courses in Urban Sociology Urban Culture or Urban Anthropology. This innovative text examines the various theoretical perspectives and paradigms of urban and cultural analysis. The book examines urban sociology from the growth of ancient cities to modern times by using culture as its recurring theme. It also explores the city's impact on how we make and consume all types of culture: art music literature architecture film etc. illustrating not only the effect the urban environment has on the production of culture but at times how culture has influenced the city.