The inner-city problem is one of both growth and decline

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

5 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

03/18/2009

Category :

Social studies

Sub category :

Sociology

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Summary :

Introduction
The process of industrialization
1. Prominent features of industrialization
The theories of industrialization and modernity
Recognising that growth has indeed brought about inner city problems
The primary cause of inner city decline
The effect of the decentralisation of industry and population
Ireland and the urban trends experienced across the western world
Conclusion
Bibliography

Abstract

The city is undeniably the centre of much of our social action. It is the arena in which most of our economic, political and commercial activity tends to occur, and it has become the most popular place to socialise, and to experience the cultural aspects of the modern world. Its evolution has involved a number of changing processes, and each of these has brought its own challenges and problems.

This discussion will address the evolution of the city in terms of the processes of growth and decline. Firstly, I will explain how this debate is in fact firmly rooted in the classical sociological theories on modernity and industrialization, and this will reflect the explosive growth of Western cities. Contemporary theory also has much to offer on the issue of urban sociology, and in particular can address the more recent problem of urban decline.