The New Urban Sociology, authored by Mark Gottdiener (with contributions from Ray Hutchison and Michael T. Ryan), offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to urban sociology. Recognized as a groundbreaking text, it explores how social factors such as race, class, gender, lifestyle, economics, culture, and politics shape metropolitan areas. Focusing on the sociospatial perspective, this edition integrates social, ecological, and political economy perspectives through a fresh theoretical approach, emphasizing the importance of space to social life and real estate to urban development.

Updated for its 5th edition, the book delves into expanded discussions on created cultures, gentrification, and urban tourism. It also incorporates the latest research in the field, making it an essential resource for courses focused on urban sociology. Providing a cohesive conceptual framework for understanding cities and urban life, this edition is perfect for students seeking to grasp the complexities of modern metropolitan environments.

Published by Westview Press in 2014 with ISBN-13: 978-0813349565 and an English language edition, The New Urban Sociology spans 456 pages. Its dimensions are 5 x 1 x 8 inches, making it a manageable size for easy handling during study sessions.