Approach to Urban Sociology

This is Volume I of thirteen in the Urban and Regional Sociology series. Originally published in 1965, the study aims with trying to present a sociological perspective rather than a guide to social policy. Written just before the change of government in October 1964, the purpose of this book is to try to introduce an element of theoretical consideration into the study of urbanism in contemporary Britain. Chapter 1 Introduction to the Problem; Chapter 2 Descriptive Comparison of Rural and Urban; Chapter 3 Rural-Urban Comparison: A Quantitative Approach; Chapter 4 Urban Society; Chapter 5 The Control of Urban Development; Chapter 6 Focus on the Neighbourhood; Chapter 7 A Theoretical Viewpoint; Chapter 8 Conclusions;