Access to Geography: Urban Settlement and Land Use

Summary:
Urban Settlement and Land Use provides an up-to-date overview of urban geography through the study of both the role of cities in a changing world and the distinctive sections within cities. After considering the historical changes in urbanisation over time, the book provides detailed commentary on: Central Business Districts; Inner Cities; Zones of Transitions; Residential Environments; Edge of City land use; Transport and accessibility within cities; Global Cities; High-tech Cities and Future Cities.

• Edited by A level examiners
  Written by an author with experience of writing in this area
  Provides in-depth coverage and up-to-date case studies
  Contains exam-style questions

Table of Contents:
1 An Introduction to Urban Settlement and Land Use
2 Old Towns, New Towns and the Role of Urban Planning
3 The City Centre and the Central Business District
4 The Inner City and the Zone in Transition
5 The Residential Environment
6 Transport and Accessibility in Urban Areas
7 Life on the Edge
8 Urban Change in the Changing World Order
9 Ideal Cities, Global Cities, High-tech cities and Future Cities

About the Author(s):
Michael Hill is Head of Geography of Francis Holland School and an experienced author and series editor

Readership:
AS and A2 Urban Geography students

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