Encyclopedia Of American Urban History

Author : David Goldfield
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 0761928847
Total Pages : 1057 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Urban History written by David Goldfield and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1057 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 :
ISBN 13 : 9780190866372
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Urban History written by Timothy J. Gilfoyle and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Urban History written by David Goldfield and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2006-12-07 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 9780190853860
Total Pages : 1712 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Urban History written by Timothy J. Gilfoyle and published by Oxford Encyclopedias of Americ. This book was released on 2019 with total page 1712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 :
ISBN 13 : 9780196317700
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Urban History written by Alexander B. Callow and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joyce Appleby
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317471628
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Women in American History written by Joyce Appleby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 : 1412914329
Total Pages : 1081 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Urban Studies written by Ray Hutchison and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 1081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia about various topics relating to urban studies.

Author : Dwight W. Hoover
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Teacher's Guide to American Urban History written by Dwight W. Hoover and published by Crown. This book was released on 1971 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Neil L. Shumsky
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Urban America: M-Z written by Neil L. Shumsky and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Urban America [2 Volumes] written by Neil L. Shumsky and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1998-10 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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