Urban America: A History
- ISBN-10
- 039546501X
- ISBN-13
- 9780395465011
- Series
- Urban America
- Category
- History / United States / General
- Pages
- 493
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Authors
- David R. Goldfield, Blaine A. Brownell
Description
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.
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