Stadtsoziologie

The textbook on urban sociology covers a wide range of topics, from modern metropolises to quaint provincial towns, and from lifestyles in the city center to affluent residential areas. It provides a comprehensive overview of the key areas of urban sociological research and its theoretical approaches. A historical overview of the development of sociological thought about the city is presented, starting with Marx and Engels, through Weber, to current debates on modern urbanity. The feminist perspective on the city and the tradition of community studies are addressed in separate chapters. Additionally, the causes and consequences of social segregation and the formation of ethnic enclaves in cities are discussed in detail. The book is aimed not only at students but is also suitable for other interested readers.