Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
According to Ernest Burgess' Concentric Zone Theory, which of the following is NOT a zone that developed outwardly in concentric circles?
According to Ernest Burgess' Concentric Zone Theory, which of the following is NOT a zone that developed outwardly in concentric circles?
- Working class residences
- Upper class residences (correct)
- Commercial center
- Zone of transition
According to Homer Hoyt’s Sector Theory, how does a city develop?
According to Homer Hoyt’s Sector Theory, how does a city develop?
- In mini centers
- In a single center
- In concentric circles
- In sectors characterized by different economic activities (correct)
According to Harris and Ullman’s Multiple Nuclei Theory, what do cities have instead of a single center?
According to Harris and Ullman’s Multiple Nuclei Theory, what do cities have instead of a single center?
- No center
- Multiple small centers
- One large center
- Many mini centers (correct)
What is the Marxist perspective on urbanism?
What is the Marxist perspective on urbanism?
Signup and view all the answers
According to Marxists, what is the fundamental conflict in the urban area?
According to Marxists, what is the fundamental conflict in the urban area?
Signup and view all the answers
What is David Harvey's view on the urban process?
What is David Harvey's view on the urban process?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Urban Theories
- Ernest Burgess' Concentric Zone Theory proposes that cities develop in concentric circles, with different zones emerging outwardly from the central business district (CBD).
Zone Theories
- Burgess' Concentric Zone Theory does not include a 'Ghettos' zone.
Sector Theory
- Homer Hoyt's Sector Theory states that cities develop in sectors or wedges, with high-rent residential areas and business districts extending outward from the CBD in a pie-shaped pattern.
Multiple Nuclei Theory
- Harris and Ullman's Multiple Nuclei Theory proposes that cities have multiple centers or nuclei, rather than a single central business district.
Marxist Perspective on Urbanism
- Marxist urbanists view urbanization as a product of capitalist development, driven by the pursuit of profit and exploitation of the working class.
- The fundamental conflict in the urban area, according to Marxists, is between the bourgeoisie (capitalists) and the proletariat (workers).
David Harvey's View
- David Harvey views the urban process as a reflection of the contradictions and crises of capitalism, with cities being shaped by the struggle between capital accumulation and social justice.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
