02772cam a2200445Ia 4500 ocn320837656 OCoLC 20171018091400.0 m d cr un||||||||| 090512s2008 enka ob 000 0 eng d 9781849505574 (electronic bk.) : �57.99 ; � 84.95 ; $102 1849505578 (electronic bk.) : �57.99 ; � 84.95 ; $102 9780762314775 (hbk.) 076231477X (hbk.) VVL eng VVL ZJC HQ1155 .G46 2008 JFSJ bicssc SOC032000 bisacsh SOC026030 bisacsh 316 305.42091732 22 Gender in an urban world [electronic resource] / edited by Judith N. DeSena. Bingley, UK : Emerald JAI, 2008. 1 online resource (viii, 322 p.) : ill. Research in urban sociology, 1047-0042 ; v. 9 Includes bibliographical references. This volume, "Gender in an Urban World," brings the analysis of gender from the margin to the center of urban theory. "Gender in an Urban World" examines the influence of gender in shaping relations in urban spaces and places. It represents a "crack" in the landscape of urban sociology, and engages in the discourse of the field from a gendered perspective. This volume is global in focus and includes empirical and field studies as it relates to structure, politics, policy and everyday life within an urban context.The authors investigate the ways in which the urban world is gendered, and the roles of womens and mens agency in creating and changing urban life. Reconceptualizations of various models, focusing on local, metropolitan, and international environments are also included. "Gender in an Urban World" contributes innovative theoretical paradigms to the urban field. It is meant to contribute to an ongoing dialogue with regard to gender within the context of urbanism and urbanization. It includes chapters authored by leading experts from around the world. It brings the analysis of gender from the margin to the center of urban theory. Description based on print version record. Women Social conditions. Sociology, Urban. Gender studies, gender groups. bicssc Social Science Gender Studies. bisacsh Social Science Sociology Urban. bisacsh DeSena, Judith N. Print version: Gender in an urban world. Bingley : Emerald JAI, 2008 9780762314775 (OCoLC)181926797 Research in urban sociology ; v. 9. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1047-0042/9 SSbacklist 223100 223100