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According to Wirth, what is the key characteristic that differentiates the city proper from its surrounding communities?
According to Wirth, what is the key characteristic that differentiates the city proper from its surrounding communities?
- The size of the city
- The density of its population (correct)
- The quality of its infrastructure
- The level of economic development
What did Wirth conclude about cities and their need for social control?
What did Wirth conclude about cities and their need for social control?
- Cities need to develop forms of social control to keep chaos organized (correct)
- Social control is not effective in cities
- Social control is only necessary in certain cities
- Cities do not need any social control
What was the concern of some social critics during Wirth's time?
What was the concern of some social critics during Wirth's time?
- Density leads to a sense of community
- Density leads to a blasé or callous attitude towards other residents (correct)
- Density leads to a lack of social interaction
- Density leads to urban sprawl
According to Rick Grannis, what is the first stage in the neighboring process?
According to Rick Grannis, what is the first stage in the neighboring process?
What is a face-block, according to Rick Grannis?
What is a face-block, according to Rick Grannis?
Why might neighbors not know those who live on the other side of a busy street or just across an intersection with lots of traffic?
Why might neighbors not know those who live on the other side of a busy street or just across an intersection with lots of traffic?
According to Lewis Mumford, what is the role of public spaces in a city?
According to Lewis Mumford, what is the role of public spaces in a city?
What is the primary function of public spaces in a city, according to the text?
What is the primary function of public spaces in a city, according to the text?
What is the importance of trust in urban life, according to the text?
What is the importance of trust in urban life, according to the text?
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