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Author | : David Goldfield |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 1057 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0761928847 |
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Edited by one of the leading scholars of urban studies, this encyclopedia offers an accurate and authoritative historical approach to the dramatic urban growth experienced in the United States during the 20th century.
Author | : Timothy J. Gilfoyle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Cities and towns |
ISBN | : 9780190866372 |
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This work "synthesizes three generations of urban historical scholarship, providing a thematic and chronological overview of American urban history from the pre-Columbian era until the beginning decades of the twenty-first century. The 92 articles collected here describe and analyze the transformation of the United States from a simple agrarian and small-town society to a complex urban and suburban nation."
Author | : David Goldfield |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 2006-12-07 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
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After a generation of pathbreaking scholarship that has reoriented and enlightened our perception of the American city, the two volumes of the Encyclopedia of American Urban History offer both a summary and an interpretation of the field. With contributions from leading academics in their fields, this authoritative resource offers an interdisciplinary approach by covering topics from economics, geography, anthropology, politics, and sociology.
Author | : Timothy J. Gilfoyle |
Publisher | : Oxford Encyclopedias of Americ |
Total Pages | : 1712 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780190853860 |
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The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Urban History synthesizes three generations of urban historical scholarship, providing a thematic and chronological overview of American urban history from the pre-Columbian era until the beginning decades of the twenty-first century. The 92 articles collected in these two volumes describe and analyze the transformation of the United States from a simple agrarian and small-town society to a complex urban and suburbannation. The Encyclopedia attempts to comprehend the American city within the changing questions of what makes American cities distinctive: Why do American cities look the way that they do? What characterizes the social and built environments of American cities? And how have Americans created and adapted to thoseenvironments over time?
Author | : Alexander B. Callow |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1969 |
Genre | : Cities and towns |
ISBN | : 9780196317700 |
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Author | : Joyce Appleby |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 800 |
Release | : 2015-07-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1317471628 |
Download Encyclopedia of Women in American History Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This illustrated encyclopedia examines the unique influence and contributions of women in every era of American history, from the colonial period to the present. It not only covers the issues that have had an impact on women, but also traces the influence of women's achievements on society as a whole. Divided into three chronologically arranged volumes, the set includes historical surveys and thematic essays on central issues and political changes affecting women's lives during each period. These are followed by A-Z entries on significant events and social movements, laws, court cases and more, as well as profiles of notable American women from all walks of life and all fields of endeavor. Primary sources and original documents are included throughout.
Author | : Ray Hutchison |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 1081 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1412914329 |
Download Encyclopedia of Urban Studies Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
An encyclopedia about various topics relating to urban studies.
Author | : Dwight W. Hoover |
Publisher | : Crown |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1971 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Neil L. Shumsky |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 560 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Cities and towns |
ISBN | : |
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With many contributors and a significant number of entries, Encyclopedia of Urban America: The Cities and Suburbs details selected major cities, suburbs, people, places, concepts, contemporary issues, history, and development of urban America. Topics range from problems typically associated with urban life such as crime, pollution, and congestion to the arts and humanities, social concerns, religion, infrastructure, key individuals, and economic issues.
Author | : Neil L. Shumsky |
Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 1998-10 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
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This monumental work provides detailed definitions and context for the many terms and names encountered while studying the development and significance of the metropolis, the megalopolis, and, of course, the newly discovered edge city (among other strains of suburb). Includes 547 entries highlighting cultural and social phenomenon; economic and political issues; environmental concerns; transportation and infrastructure; ethnic and racial groups; the role of religion; and key figures in urban politics, literature, art, and music. The editor's introductory essay discusses the definition of urban and the development of urban studies. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR