This reader contains 48 key texts by theologians, sociologists, psychologists and ministers on the extremes of wealth and poverty, and power and powerlessness, to be found in cities all over the world. This book has been designed for use by: community workers, teachers and clergy working in urban priority areas; those living outside urban areas; and clergy in training, whether they plan to work in the city or not. Assembled on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Urban Theology Group, the book has sections introduced by Biblical reflection.