Glasgow: The Socio-Spatial Development of the City (Routledge Revivals)

First published in 1995, this book employs a historical-geographical approach to illuminate the interaction between the multifarious social and spatial forces which have conditioned the processes and patterns of urban growth and change over time in Scotland's principle city.


The book is organised into two complementary parts. In the first part, a chronological approach is adopted to examine the main agents, processes and patterns underlying the development of the city from its pre-urban origins until the close of the nineteenth century. In the second part, the major issues relating to the socio-spatial development of Glasgow in the twentieth century are the subject of systematic examination. The book uses the geographical approach to synthesise relevant information from a plethora of sources to illuminate the changing geography of the city in a multi-perspective format.


This volume will assist those who are interested to understand the geography of Scotland's principle city, and is an ideal book for students and researchers of urban studies, geography, social science and Scottish studies. It provides a fascinating insight into the structure of a vibrant, dynamic and often misunderstood city.

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Uses a historical/geographical approach to depict the interaction between the multifarious social and spatial forces which have determined the processes and patterns of urban growth and change over time in Britain's second city. Chronologically studies the major factors underlying Glasgow's development from its pre-urban origins through the end of the 19th century, followed by a systematic examination of the main issues relating to the city's socio-spatial growth. Myriad maps, diagrams, statistical tables and photographs complement and illuminate the text. --This text refers to an alternate kindleedition edition. FROM THE BACK COVER
Glasgow employs a historical-geographical approach to illuminate the interaction between the multifarious social and spatial forces which have conditioned the processes and patterns of urban growth and change over time in Scotland's principal city. The book is organised into two complementary parts. In the first part, a chronological approach is employed to examine the main agents, processes and patterns underlying the development of the city from its pre-urban origins until the close of the nineteenth century. In the second part, the major issues relating to the socio-spatial development of Glasgow in the twentieth century are the subject of systematic examination. --This text refers to the hardcover edition. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Pacione, University of Strathclyde, Scotland, UK. --This text refers to the hardcover edition. Read more Continue reading Read less