Urban Life: Readings in the Anthropology of the City (4th Edition) [Paperback]

George Gmelch (Author), Walter P. Zenner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2001 | ISBN-10: 157766194X | ISBN-13: 978-1577661948 | Edition: 4th

This authoritative introduction to the study of human beings and their cultural institutions in cities offers twenty-six readings more than one-half new or revised for the Fourth Edition that form a rich blend of classic studies of enduring interest and important new research. Impressive in scope, the latest edition offers an entirely new section on globalization and transnationalism.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Titles of related interest from Waveland Press: Dei, Ties That Bind: Youth and Drugs in a Black Community (ISBN 9781577661993) and Lyon, The Community in Urban Society (ISBN 9781577660712).

From the Inside Flap

"An excellent book for students interested in classic and contemporary readings in urban anthropology. The book provides a good look at how anthropologists have tried to understand cities and city life." Patricia San Antonio, University of Maryland "This is a first-class reader that covers the field very completely." Alan Smart, University of Calgary "An excellent book broad in scope, very readable, and very teachable. In addition, it is popular with my students." Julia Goggin, University of Connecticut "I have been teaching urban anthropology for years and this book is simply the only edited text that meets the needs of my students." Jay Sokolovsky, University of South Florida

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc; 4th edition (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157766194X
• ISBN-13: 978-1577661948
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,075,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)