Concept information
Preferred term
urban theory
Definition
- Several meanings and definitions of urban theory dominate contemporary empirical research on cities and metropolitan life. One definition is broad and views urban theory as a heuristic or sensitizing device to help scholars understand the nature of urban order, change, and stability. [Source: Encyclopedia of Urban Studies; Urban Theory]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/urban_theory
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