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    Louis Wirth argues that urbanism cannot be defined solely by population size or density, but also by the heterogeneity of inhabitants. As industrialization increased the need for specialized roles, communities became more diverse. Wirth states that in cities, superficial relationships are exacerbated as population grows and density reinforces this effect by increasing social complexity. Due to density, different groups are exploited economically, creating segregation resembling a "mosaic of social worlds." Heterogeneity in group life is an important aspect of urban life, and the failure of cities to reproduce is linked to the complex urban environment and lower birth rates.

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    Louis Wirth argues that urbanism cannot be defined solely by population size or density, but also by the heterogeneity of inhabitants. As industrialization increased the need for specialized roles, communities became more diverse. Wirth states that in cities, superficial relationships are exacerbated as population grows and density reinforces this effect by increasing social complexity. Due to density, different groups are exploited economically, creating segregation resembling a "mosaic of social worlds." Heterogeneity in group life is an important aspect of urban life, and the failure of cities to reproduce is linked to the complex urban environment and lower birth rates.

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    Louis Wirth argues that urbanism cannot be defined solely by population size or density, but also by the heterogeneity of inhabitants. As industrialization increased the need for specialized roles, communities became more diverse. Wirth states that in cities, superficial relationships are exacerbated as population grows and density reinforces this effect by increasing social complexity. Due to density, different groups are exploited economically, creating segregation resembling a "mosaic of social worlds." Heterogeneity in group life is an important aspect of urban life, and the failure of cities to reproduce is linked to the complex urban environment and lower birth rates.

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    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) IN ARCHITECTURE

    THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM (ARC61303


    SYNOPSIS: REACTION PAPER (August 2017)

    Name: Benjamin Tan Zi Hern ID No.: 0324857


    Lecturer: Mr. Prince Favis Isip Tutorial Time: 10-11
    Reader/Text Title: Urbanism as a Way of Life Synopsis No: 1
    (1938) Author: Louis Wirth
    Louis Wirth argues that to constitute a definition of city, people cannot solely rely on
    the quantitative characteristics. He also argues that the shift from a rural society to an
    urban society is caused by the shift from agricultural to industrialism. Wirth presents the
    sociological propositions comprising the theory of urbanism are the numbers of
    population, density of settlement and heterogeneity of inhabitants and group life.

    As a result of industrialization, the need to develop specialized task and roles are
    created, thus a community can become more heterogeneous. According to Wirth,
    superficial relationships are aggravated when the population in a city increases. Wirth also
    state density thus reinforces the effect of numbers in diversifying men and their activities
    and in increasing the complexity of social structure. The complexity of social structure
    often leads to dissolution of organization and solid relationship. Next, Wirth also stated
    that due to the increase of density of people in the city, different group of people in the city
    are puts to use to yield the greatest economic return. The competition and mutual
    exploitation created a segregation in a city, resembling a mosaic of social worlds.
    According to Wirth, the heterogeneity in group life plays an important role in the urban life.
    The failure of urban population to reproduce itself appears to be caused by the complex
    of urban life and decline in birth-rate of urbanities. Wirth also stated when groups are less
    homogenous in urban settings, adjustment must be made to the facilities and institutions
    to the needs of average person rather than those particular groups.

    Louis Wirths Urbanism as A Way of Life take the subject of urbanism on a


    perspective to show the way people live in city in comparison to way of life in the rural
    town. In my opinion, the focus of social characteristics on urbanism in this text is the main
    reason that it is still lifelike in the 21st Century despite the text was written in 1980s.

    Word Count: 328 Mark Grade


    Assessed by: Date Page No.

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