This advanced reference deals with the radical changes that have occurred within cities since the mid 1970s as a result of the interplay of new economic, social, political, and cultural forces associated with the transition to advanced capitalism. It brings the cutting-edge of debate in urban geography to a single volume; expresses important new ideas and theories in an accessible format; addresses recent urban change; offers a dynamic approach to urban geography; and brings a cross-disciplinary approach to urban change, providing a big-picture context for ideas and theory. Suitable for professional geographers and environment and planning specialists.