Urban Sociology
- 282pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Concise overview of the political and economic development of the world's cities, with a cultural perspective and case studies throughout, including support materials.




Concise overview of the political and economic development of the world's cities, with a cultural perspective and case studies throughout, including support materials.
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