In "Civics: As Applied Sociology," Sir Patrick Geddes examines the idea of civics as a practical application of sociological principles to urban planning and the organization of society. The book reflects Geddes's belief that understanding human behavior and social relationships is essential to creating well-functioning communities and cities. Geddes introduces the concept of "civics" as a field that goes beyond mere governance and public administration. He argues that civics should encompass a broader understanding of how people interact with their environment, how communities form, and how cities can be designed to enhance the well-being of their inhabitants. The book delves into topics such as city planning, social organization, and the impact of the physical environment on human behavior. Geddes advocates for a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to urban planning, taking into account not only physical infrastructure but also the social, cultural, and ecological aspects of urban life. Geddes's ideas in "Civics: As Applied Sociology" were influential in the early development of urban planning as a field of study and practice. He emphasized the importance of understanding the social fabric of communities and the need to incorporate sociological insights into the design and development of cities. This book is a significant contribution to the fields of sociology and urban planning, highlighting the importance of considering the human element in the design and organization of urban spaces. Geddes's ideas continue to influence urban planning and the study of cities to this day.

This book is about the study of civics, which is a branch of sociology, involving cities - their origin and distribution; their development and structure; their functions, internal and external, material and psychological; their evolution, individual and related. The author Patrick Geddes, a Scottish biologist and sociologist, was also known as an innovative thinker in the fields of urban planning and education. He was responsible for introducing the concept of "region" to town and country planning.

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Patrick Geddes is considered a forefather of the modern urban planning movement. This book studies the various, and even opposing ways, in which Geddes has been interpreted up to this day, providing a new reading of his life, writing and plans. Geddes' scrutiny is presented as a case study for Town Planning as a whole. Tying together for the first time key concepts in cultural geography and colonial urbanism, the book proposes a more vigorous historiography, exposing hidden narratives and past agendas still dominating the disciplinary discourse. Written by a cultural geographer and a town planner, this book offers a rounded, full-length analysis of Geddes' vision and its material manifestation, functioning also as a much needed critical tool to evaluate Modern Town Planning as an academic and practical discipline. The book also includes a long overdue model of his urban theory.