The Rise of Urban America
The Rise of Urban America

Author: Constantine McLaughlin Green

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1135679754

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The rise of cities in the United States from the early seventeenth century to the 1960s is the subject of this sophisticated and witty appraisal by a Pulitzer Prize historian. Constance McLaughlin Green traces the forces - economic, political, social - that led to today's urban civilization, beginning with the growth of colonial seaports and local government, the rise of new cities that competed for wealth and power with the older cities, the spread of industrialization, transportation and communications that made complex city life possible. She discussed the influence of city life on art and architecture, the impact of depression and prosperity upon urban centres, and analyses present-day problems - race-relations, the population explosion, automation, the rise of suburbia, and the development of the 'megapolis' that links city with city in one vast urban interstate region. This book was first published in 1966.

Encyclopedia of American Urban History
Encyclopedia of American Urban History

Author: David R. Goldfield

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 9781412939683

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A two volume A to Z encyclopedia covering the rise of urban America in the 20th century. Interdisciplinary approach covering topics from economics, geography, anthropology, politics, and sociology. Consists of 450 entries from over 200 contributors.

Urban America
Urban America

Author: David R. Goldfield

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13:

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The second edition of Urban America, like the first edition, is distinguished by its emphasis on the spatial relationships within and between cities. This emphasis a study of the geographical patterns of residential, commercial, political, and cultural development, allows a balanced, flexible examination of the varied aspects of urban life. It permits a comprehensive look at the social, economic, political, and cultural history of the city. At the same time, this edition minimizes its review of spatial theory; many students and instructors told us the theoretical material tended to encumber rather than enlighten. -- Preface.

Beyond the Metropolis
Beyond the Metropolis

Author: Benjamin Ofori-Amoah

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13:

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Beyond the Metropolis is an attempt to mend the lacuna that exists between large and small city studies in urban geography, especially in North America. It covers a wide range of topics organized around some of the most common themes that urban geographers have addressed in their study of large cities. In addition to a general introduction and conclusion, the book is divided into three parts. Part I focuses on the evolution and growth of small cities.

The Making of Urban America
The Making of Urban America

Author: John William Reps

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 0691238243

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This comprehensive survey of urban growth in America has become a standard work in the field. From the early colonial period to the First World War, John Reps explores to what extent city planning has been rooted in the nation's tradition, showing the extent of European influence on early communities. Illustrated by over three hundred reproductions of maps, plans, and panoramic views, this book presents hundreds of American cities and the unique factors affecting their development.

Urban America Examined
Urban America Examined

Author: Dale Casper

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-10-30

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1351216643

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Originally published in 1985 Urban America Examined, is a comprehensive bibliography examining the urban environment of the United States. The book is split into sections corresponding to the four main geographic regions of the country, looking respectively at research conducted in the East, South, Midwest and West. The book provides a broad cross section of sources, from books to periodicals and covers a range of interdisciplinary issues such as social theory, urbanization, the growth of the city, ethnicity, socialism and US politics.

Urban Geography in America, 1950-2000
Urban Geography in America, 1950-2000

Author: Brian J.L Berry

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-05-01

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 1134728581

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Urban Geography in America offers a comprehensive historiography of this major field. Compiling the best essays from the flagship journal Urban Geography , it shows the evolution of the field from the 1950s to 2000, as it shifted from data-driven social science modeling in the 1960s to the more critical perspectives of the 1970s to postmodernism in the 1980s to feminism and globalization in the 1990s. It covers all the major trends and figures, and features some of the most important names in the field. Ultimately, this will be a necessary reference for all scholars in the field and all graduate students taking introductory courses and preparing for their comprehensive exams.

Uprooting Urban America
Uprooting Urban America

Author: Horace R. Hall

Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781433122569

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Uprooting Urban America examines the social consequences of policies that change urban landscapes during the process of gentrification. In this book, scholars present contemporary research findings and innovative strategies within the fields of education, healthcare, geography, sociology and policy studies.

Race And Place
Race And Place

Author: John W. Frazier

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-05-20

Total Pages: 363

ISBN-13: 0429977514

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This book addresses the issues in an empirical fashion after examining different sociological and geographic perspectives. It provides a basic understanding of the multi-faceted nature of racial inequalities in urban America, both in a broad context and in separate analyses of housing.