London
Geography, History, and Culture
1st Edition
Published on 24. January 2022
296 pages
978-1-4408-7744-5 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive volume is an indispensable resource for researchers as well as general readers interested in the geography, history, and culture of London, examining all aspects of life in the United Kingdom's capital city.
London is one of the largest cultural and financial centers in the world. How did it become the capital city of the United Kingdom, and what is life like in this global city today?
Narrative chapters examine such themes as location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, London in pop culture, and London's future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include personal memoirs from people who are from or have lived in London, allowing readers a glimpse into daily life in the city. Sidebars, a chronology, and a bibliography round out the text. This volume is ideal for students and general readers who are interested in learning about life in this global city.
London is one of the largest cultural and financial centers in the world. How did it become the capital city of the United Kingdom, and what is life like in this global city today?
Narrative chapters examine such themes as location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, London in pop culture, and London's future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include personal memoirs from people who are from or have lived in London, allowing readers a glimpse into daily life in the city. Sidebars, a chronology, and a bibliography round out the text. This volume is ideal for students and general readers who are interested in learning about life in this global city.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
File size
10,38 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4408-7744-5 (9781440877445)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Book
01/2022
ABC-CLIO
€78.10
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Person
Victoria R. Williams, PhD, is an independent writer and researcher living in London, UK.
Content
Series Foreword
Preface
Chronology
1. Location
2. People
3. History
4. Politics
5. Economy
6. Environment and Sustainability
7. Local Crime and Violence
8. Security Issues
9. Natural Hazards and Emergency Management
10. Culture and Lifestyle
11. The City in Popular Culture
12. The Future
Select Bibliography
Index
Preface
Chronology
1. Location
2. People
3. History
4. Politics
5. Economy
6. Environment and Sustainability
7. Local Crime and Violence
8. Security Issues
9. Natural Hazards and Emergency Management
10. Culture and Lifestyle
11. The City in Popular Culture
12. The Future
Select Bibliography
Index
