Gentrification

Gentrification, 1st Edition, serves as an introductory textbook analyzing the acceleration of gentrification across urban areas worldwide. It links central theoretical ideas with empirical case studies to clarify the dynamics driving neighborhood change.

The volume addresses foundational debates by examining production explanations and consumption explanations alongside the historical emergence and mutation of the process. It also examines contemporary patterns and considers whether gentrification produces positive or negative outcomes.

Prepared for upper-level undergraduate courses in geography, sociology, and planning, the text supports coursework with chapter summaries and guidance for future research.