Cities and Cultures is a critical account of the relations between contemporary cities and the cultures they produce and which in turn shape them. The book ques

Explores cities and urban life from the perspectives of both sociology and cultural theory. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the book demonstrates that th

Culture now has a prominent place on the urban policy and re-profiling agendas of cities around the world. City-based cultural planning emphasising creativity i

City authorities in recent years have competed vigorously to gain the right to host international festivals. In doing so they are heirs to a long tradition, sin

*What is distinctive about urban life? *What key trends have shaped the contemporary city? *How have the city and urban cultures been explained by sociology and