Man And His Urban Environment: A Sociological Approach
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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What does the city do to the people who live in it — and what do people, in turn, demand from their cities? Man and His Urban Environment: A Sociological Approach by William Michelson presents a rigorous and incisive examination of the relationship between human behaviour and the built environment, arguing that the physical spaces we inhabit are not passive backdrops but active forces that shape social life, culture, and individual well-being. Drawing on empirical research and sociological theory, Michelson details how urban design, housing, and neighbourhood structure intersect with social class, family dynamics, and community formation to produce profoundly different lived experiences across the city. A landmark text in the field of environmental sociology, this work bridges architecture, urban planning, and the social sciences with clarity and authority. Michelson's methodology is systematic yet accessible, making a compelling case that meaningful urban policy must be grounded in an understanding of how people actually use and perceive their environments. Decades after its first publication, the questions it raises — about who cities are designed for, and whose needs go unmet — remain as urgent and unresolved as ever.
Author: Michelson
Format: Paperback
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
What does the city do to the people who live in it — and what do people, in turn, demand from their cities? Man and His Urban Environment: A Sociological Approach by William Michelson presents a rigorous and incisive examination of the relationship between human behaviour and the built environment, arguing that the physical spaces we inhabit are not passive backdrops but active forces that shape social life, culture, and individual well-being. Drawing on empirical research and sociological theory, Michelson details how urban design, housing, and neighbourhood structure intersect with social class, family dynamics, and community formation to produce profoundly different lived experiences across the city. A landmark text in the field of environmental sociology, this work bridges architecture, urban planning, and the social sciences with clarity and authority. Michelson's methodology is systematic yet accessible, making a compelling case that meaningful urban policy must be grounded in an understanding of how people actually use and perceive their environments. Decades after its first publication, the questions it raises — about who cities are designed for, and whose needs go unmet — remain as urgent and unresolved as ever.