Introduction to Urban Sociology and Habitat

This lecture introduces the scientific and political challenges of urban sociology, focusing on the relationships between social organization, production modes, and spatial transformations. It explores the significance of urban sociology in analyzing moral, social, and political forms. The lecture delves into the evolution of habitats, lifestyles, and territories, emphasizing the analytical horizons and systems of environments. It discusses the concept of 'domotopies' and the importance of understanding the relationships between built space, time, and the domestic sphere. The lecture also covers the notion of 'heterotopias' and the impact of social acceleration on domestic rhythms and spaces.