Studentification in Cities

Studentification is a global phenomenon that describes urban changes tied to the expansion of higher education and increasing populations of students. This book provides an in-depth documentation and analysis of the process, exploring the relationships between the (re)production and regulation of studentified areas, student consumption, lifestyles, and practices, and the effects on local communities. It is the first book to provide a theoretical account of the unprecedented growth and effects of (over)concentrations of students in towns and cities in a range of contexts, and its broader significance is explored by placing studentification in the context of wider processes of urban restructuring and urban theories, and the neoliberalisation and internationalisation of higher education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Studentification is a global phenomenon that describes the urban changes associated with the expansion of higher education and growing student populations. It is a significant space for youth and has a profound impact on shaping subsequent phases of the wider lifecourses and spaces. While studentification has gained increasing attention across the social sciences, this is the first book to provide a comprehensive documentation and analysis of the process. Written by a leading expert on the topic, the book offers a theoretical account of the unprecedented growth and effects of (over)concentrations of students in towns and cities in various contexts. Drawing on UK and international examples, the book explores the relationships between the (re)production and regulation of studentified areas, student consumption, lifestyles, and practices, and the effects on local communities. The broader significance of local examples is explored by placing studentification in the context of wider processes of urban restructuring and urban theories, as well as the neoliberalisation and internationalisation of higher education. This seminal book has significant pertinence and impact on research, teaching, policy, and practice at a national and international level. It will be of great interest to students, scholars, and policy makers interested in youth, mobility, migration, economics, higher education, geography, and sociology.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138206748