SAFETY OF URBAN SPACES IN MODERN CITIES

The book "Safety of Urban Spaces in Modern Cities" is a fascinating analysis of the issue of security in urban planning. Based on examples of British cities, the author presents an interdisciplinary view of how to shape urban space to be safe and friendly for residents. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the development of cities and wants to understand how to make decisions that will affect the quality of life in them.

• Interdisciplinary approach: Combines sociological, architectural and urban planning perspectives.
• Case study of British cities: Analyzes specific examples of solutions in Great Britain.
• Holistic view: Treats the city as a social phenomenon, taking into account various paradigms.
• Cognitive value: Provides knowledge based on solid research.
• Inspiration for Polish cities: Offers experiences that can be used in the development of Polish cities.
• Analysis of urban space: Presents various ways of understanding this phenomenon.

In his work, the author skillfully combines several perspectives on understanding the city as a social phenomenon. He treats urban space holistically, taking into account political, sociological-anthropological, philosophical and architectural-urban paradigms. Thanks to this, the reader receives a comprehensive picture of the issue of security in cities.

The book is a successful and valuable attempt to synthesize previous research in the field of security of urban spaces. The author managed to analyze many different, often alternative ways of understanding this phenomenon. The reflections on the concept of urban space are extremely substantive, synthetic and inspiring, which makes this publication particularly valuable for scientists and practitioners dealing with security.

Elipsa Dom Wydawniczy, known for scientific and popular science publications, gives readers a position that will certainly contribute to the development of research on security in urban spaces. This publication is the result of solid research work and is a valuable contribution to the discussion on how to design cities to be safe, functional and friendly for residents. The 2020 book, with 302 pages, in 250x176 mm format and paperback cover, is an ideal proposition for students, urban planners, architects and anyone interested in the topic of security in cities.