Britain invented the modern industrial city in the nineteenth century. But by the late 20th century most British cities had become basket cases. Today London ov

Uneven distribution of life is a dominant feature of the city. Major social, economic and spatial divisions are apparent in terms of income and wealth, health,

"Originally published in the U.K. in 2014 under the title Ten cities that made an empire, by Allen Lane, London."

Urban and Regional Planning Series, Volume 26: British Cities: An Analysis of Urban Change provides an overview of urban change in Britain. The title focuses on

The New Towns Programme of 1946 to 1970 represents one of the most substantial periods of urban development in Britain. This book covers the story of how these