Homework: Urban Theory
For this homework, students will be required to select one of the theories used to examine the city as a geographic space and/or the process of urbanization. For example, the theories include the concentric zone theory and the multiple nuclei theory.
Although this topic will be reviewed during the course lectures and/or discussions, your homework is to extend the analysis of the lecture(s) and/or discussions by further review and submission of a 1 to 2 pages double spaced paper which addresses the following questions:
a. Explain the relevance or the purpose of the theory.
b. Discuss the major proponents of the theory.
c. What are the unique contributions of the theory?
d. What are the major limitations or critiques of the theory?
e. Can the theory still be used to explain the city as a geographic space and/or the impact of urbanization on social life?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.