Introduction to Urban Sociology

By Samuel Golding

Urban sociology is the sociological study of human interactions within metropolitan areas, focusing on the structures, issues, and environmental processes that characterize urban settings. It examines the socioeconomic and cultural dynamics of urbanization and the resulting effects on social alienation. As a multidisciplinary field, urban sociology integrates concepts from social theory, statistical analysis, cultural sociology, economic sociology, and observational research. It plays a pivotal role in urban planning and policy development. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of urban sociology. It unfolds the innovative aspects of the discipline which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FH65LWNV
• ISBN13: 9798893661712
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: States Academic Press
• Length: 241 Pages