Between structure and specificity - studying the city hi a period of transformation

Abstract

This paper aims to outline the problems related to urban research in a unique period, and socio-economic transformation is definitely one. Changes occurring in the city make it even more interesting for the researcher. Is this the Case with alt cities or only some selected ones? The author would also like to reflect whether the methodology used so far in urban research can be used in the contemporary context. Should the research tools be modi1ed? If so, how should they be adapted to the new situation? Finally, what issues are likely to appear in the process or research preparation and implementation? To what extent are they the outcome of the changes themselves? The paper is the fruit of the author‘s own study based on his experience and reading related to the ongoing PhD preparation. The thesis ventured here will be verified in the doctoral dissertation