This completely revised fourth edition of Canadian Cities in Transition examines in depth the major transformations taking place in urban Canada—and the transformations that must be set in motion if the society is to survive. Presenting the city in all its facets—historical evolution, economic dynamics, environmental impacts, urban lifestyles, cultural makeup, social structure, infrastructures, governance, planning, appearance—it is designed to help the next generation address the urban problems they are inheriting: traffic congestion, environmental damage, crime, social segregation,'food deserts', governance.Topics new to this edition include Aboriginal peoples in urban Canada, urban food systems, the need for more \valkablc' cities to stem the growing obesity epidemic, and the startling but accurate concept of cities as human 'feedlots'.
All of the 25 chapters have been written specifically for this edition by experts in the fields of urban geography, planning, governance, transportation, and environmental studies.
4*   A new glossary facilitates comprehension of key concepts and terms. 4*   New part openers organize the text into four parts and introduce the major themes. •J*   New end-of-chapter review questions and in-text cross-chapter references
encourage students to explore material in greater depth. 4*   A new two-colour design makes the text more accessible, and an expanded art program of maps, figures, and photographs helps readers contextualize key locales and important concepts. 4-   Updated appendices with the latest census data on metropolitan areas and
information on recent trends in urban research ensure a clear understanding of the most current material. lf   New online ancillaries include a student study guide to enhance students'
comprehension and a test bank to aid instructors' class preparation. I   Foundational chapters from the third edition are provided online as resource material.
Trudi Bunting is a professor in the Department of Geography and School of Planning, University of Waterloo. Pierre Filion is a professor in the School of Planning, University of Waterloo. Ryan Walker is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography and Planning, University of Saskatchewan.
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