The Blackwell City Reader, 2nd Edition

“A rich and varied collection of important articles on cities. Selections range from older classic pieces to more recent insights, and the book provides a nice mix of European and American views of cities, whilst including writings about other areas of the world, especially China. Altogether this is an excellent and exciting collection of major writings.”
—Anthony M. Orum, University of Illinois

“The second edition of The Blackwell City Reader is even better than the first – and that was a milestone. The Reader covers the full spectrum of approaches to the city concisely but with real authority. As a result, it is a vital introduction to thinking about cities in a time when global problems and urban problems have become effectively interchangeable.”
—Nigel Thrift, University of Warwick