Economic function of cities

Discussion Question
Identify what you feel are the two most important points/themes/theories/concepts/criticisms
that Lewis Mumford makes in the chapter readings (assigned for the modules preceding the
assignment being due –– see list below) for the following topics (i.e., two items per topic
below):
• the economic function of cities
• the social function of cities (political, religious, symbolic, entertainment, etc.)
• the protective function of cities (physical, symbolic, psychological, etc.)
To be clear here, you must identify two points each with regard to the economic function of
cities (two points); social function of cities (2 points); and protective function of cities (two
points).