The Evolution of American Urban Society - Softcover

Chudacoff, Howard P.; Smith, Judith E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0132936895 ISBN 13: 9780132936897

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 1988

Synopsis

In over three centuries of growth and change, American cities have exerted forces that have been both centrifugal - pulling people, resources, and interest toward them - and centripetal - sending out goods, services, and ideas. The story of how these forces evolved over time encompasses almost every aspect of American history. Always cognizant of change over time, this book explores the ways that urban development influenced people's lives and on the ways people shaped the urban environment.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of American urbanization focuses on urban history, sociology, planning, and public policy.

From the Back Cover:

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 nature—weaving 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0132936895
• ISBN 13: 9780132936897
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 321