Research Handbooks in Urban Studies series

In this urban century the need for innovative and rigorous research on the challenges and opportunities facing our cities has never been so pressing. This timely series brings together critical and thought-provoking contributions on key topics and issues in urban research from a range of social science perspectives. Comprising specially-commissioned chapters from leading academics these comprehensive Research Handbooks feature cutting-edge research and are written with a global readership in mind. Equally useful as reference tools or high-level introductions to specific topics, issues, methods and debates, these Handbooks will be an essential resource for academic researchers and postgraduate students.