Social Geography and Urban Studies
We publish a wide range of topical titles in this subject area. Have a browse through the different categories on the left to get a flavour of what is covered.
We are particularly well-known for our atlases on social geography and inequality which have featured widely in the media – look out for The human atlas of Europe and People and places in 2016.
Urban reflections
Narratives of place, planning and change
Drawing on geographical, cinematic and photographic readings, this unique book looks at how places change, the role of planners in bringing about urban change, and the public's attitudes to that change.
Bankrupt Britain
An atlas of social change
A unique atlas giving a comprehensive picture of the effect of the recession on Britain. Essential reading for a broad audience with a national snap-shot of Britain during this time.
The community development reader
History, themes and issues
This unique Reader traces the changing fortunes of community development through a selection of readings from key writers.
Ethnicity, class and aspiration
Understanding London's new East End
An analysis of the aspirations of different groups living in East London and the strategies they have used to improve their status.
The Purpose of Planning
Creating Sustainable Towns and Cities
Planning is an important aspect of policy making. This book looks at a range of issues to unlock the purpose of planning, ideal for students and practitioners alike.
Phoenix cities
The fall and rise of great industrial cities
This book explores economic, social and environmental transformations in Europe and the USA to inform the regeneration of 'weak market cities'.
The Grim Reaper's road map
An atlas of mortality in Britain
An atlas of mortality in Britain based on data from 1981 to 2004, this new study explores causes of death across the UK, including a description of the cause of death, a map and cartogram showing the spatial distribution of that cause, a commentary on the pattern observed and the reason for it.
Renewing neighbourhoods
Work, enterprise and governance
Through a combination of original research and a wide ranging review of recent research and policy practice, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the economic development issues central to the renewal of deprived neighbourhoods.
New Labour's countryside
Rural policy in Britain since 1997
A timely and critical review and analysis of the development and implementation of New Labour's rural policies since 1997.
Community cohesion in crisis?
New dimensions of diversity and difference
This book examines how new dimensions of diversity and difference, so often debated in the national context, are emerging at the neighbourhood level.
'Hate crime' and the city
This book widens our understanding of hate crime by demonstrating that many offenders are ordinary people who offend in the context of their everyday lives.
DIY Community Action
Neighbourhood problems and community self-help
This book presents a lively challenge to the existing thinking on community development, and proposes ways forward for community building.