SOCA02H3 Lecture : SOCA02 Notes Mar 26.docx
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Plays a major role in literature based in to! Cities are relatively large, densely populated, permanent settlements in which most residents do not produce their own food. Cities constantly threaten to expand into the rural areas around them. Grow up quickly but with no infrastructure, no sewage, no running water. Often akin to pre- or earl industrial cities. Percent of world population lving in urban areas and in large cities, 1800-2000. Only 2% of people lived in cities in 1800, now 61% live in urban areas and 42% live in cities. More and more people live in urban areas, very few live on farms. Burgress"s concentric zone model: the model for streetcar cities. Department stores, theatres, hotels, banks, & office space. Cheap housing for each new immigrant wave and illegal activities. Big players : decide how to plan the cities. Roles of social class & power (rich vs. poor) Flight to suburbs (whites to get away from blacks)
