Urban Settlement and Land Use provides an up-to-date overview of urban geography through the study of both the role of cities in a changing world and the distinctive sections within cities. After considering the historical changes in urbanisation over time, the book provides detailed commentary on:Central Business Districts; Inner Cities;Zone in Transitions; Residential Environments; Edge of City land use; Transport and accessibility within cities; Global Cities; High-tech Cities and Future Cities.

Author Biography

Michael Hill is Head of Geography of Francis Holland School and an experienced author and series editor