Manuel Castells is the most prominent urban theorist of our time. His work over the past 30 years represents a revolutionary rethinking of the processes of advanced capitalism and the generation of inequality. This book is the first collection of Castells' to reflect the panoramic breadth of his knowledge, the clarity of his approach, and the scholarly rigour and intellectual depth of his theoretical methods.

Editor Ida Susser introduces Castells' work by placing it in historical and theoretical context, gathering some of his most significant essays in the fields of sociology, anthropology, political science, and urban studies. Also included in this volume is a new chapter by Castells, written expressly for this collection. The reader is a useful resource for students and scholars studying the work of Manuel Castells, arguably the greatest thinker in late 20th century social thought.