Category Archives: Urban Studies

Urbanism: Concept and Characteristics

Sociologists define urbanism simply as ‘a way of life’. It displays an organization of society in the context of a complex division of labour, high levels of technology, high mobility, and interdependence amongst its residents in achieving better economic functions … Continue reading →

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New Study Suggests Global Warming Mostly An Urban Problem

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Conurbation: The Concept

The major city, as well as its satellite towns or smaller communities, make up the conurbation. It is a collection of townships, suburbs, satellite towns, and other areas that connect two or more megacities. It is the outcome of the … Continue reading →

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Kowloon Walled City: Densest City

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