Discuss the functionalist perspective on urbanization and the growth of cities
What will be an ideal response?
The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Differentiate between sociologist Emile Durkheim's mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity.
Summarize the functionalist perspective on urbanization and the growth of cities. Describe sociologist Robert Park's analysis of the city based on human ecology. Summarize the five zones identified in sociologist Ernest Burgess's concentric zone model.
Define "invasion" and provide an example. Define "succession" and provide an example. Describe "gentrification" and provide an example.
Summarize urban ecologist Homer Hoyt's sector model.
Summarize urban ecologists Chauncey Harris and Edward Ullman's multiple nuclei model.
Describe urban ecologist Amos Hawley's contemporary urban ecology viewpoint. Describe social area analysis.
Encourage students to include any personal viewpoints on functionalist perspectives on urbanization and the growth of cities in their responses.
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