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... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > regional geography > urban studies > cities: historical overviews > capitalist city
... > social science subjects > geography > human geography > human geography theory > regional geography > urban studies > cities: historical overviews > capitalist city

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capitalist city  

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  • The historical development of the capitalist city is a key theme in urban studies and, in many respects, also in the broader social sciences. Capitalism and urbanization are indeed among the leading forces in the evolution of contemporary societies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Urban Studies; Capitalist City]

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