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This text defines vertical segregation and its importance for urban studies and for cities more generally. It brings some case studies from Athens and other cities in the world to illustrate how this type of segregation appears.
This article critically reviews the literature on the politics and government of cities, from classical contributions to contemporary debates in sociology, political science, development studies and other social sciences.
Humanity is increasingly urban, but urban living is not new, and past examples showcase striking variation. This Review synthesizes methodological and other advances in archeology to illustrate how compellingly the past can inform current urban science and understanding.
