|
|
Evolution of American Urban Society, The (6th Edition)
|
You are here:
Home > Science Books > Evolution > Item
|
Evolution of American Urban Society, The (6th Edition)
|
by Howard P. Chudacoff and Judith E. Smith
Sales Rank : 70192
|
|
|
|
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition July 26, 2004
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131898248
ISBN-13: 978-0131898240
Product Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
Product Description
Surveying American urbanization from the sixteenth century to the present, this well-rounded and well-written book blends social, political, economic, and cultural history perspectives to shed light on the ways in which diverse peoples have inhabited and interacted in cities. Highlights urbanization's constantly shifting natureweaving insightful discussions throughout on adapting, and coping between people, the environment that they build, and the power structures that affect their lives. Includes discussions on ethnic and racial minority issues, women, African-Americans, Civil War, urban politics, boss politics and reform, and much more. Features exceptional illustrations throughout plus a fully annotated bibliography, and now covers social history, cultural history and government policy up to the end of the 20th century. For urban planners, historians, economists, and sociologists.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Publisher Description
This comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of American urbanization focuses on urban history, sociology, planning, and public policy.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
|
|
|
|
