Exploring Urban America: An Introductory Reader [Hardcover]

This collection of seminal articles will introduce undergraduate students to the interdisciplinary field of urban studies and urban affairs. It investigates a variety of areas including: cities and urbanism, urban history, urban policy, economic development, community development, community services and infrastructure, housing, urban education and growth. Each section of the collection is introduced by a leading figure in the field. This well- integrated and accessible book will be a useful introductory text.This collection of seminal articles will introduce undergraduate students to the interdisciplinary field of urban studies and urban affairs. It investigates a variety of areas including: cities and urbanism, urban history, urban policy, economic development, community development, community services and infrastructure, housing, urban education and growth. Each section of the collection is introduced by a leading figure in the field. This well- integrated and accessible book will be a useful introductory text.PART ONE: CITIES AND URBANISM
Introduction to Cities and Urbanism - Timothy K Barnekov and Daniel Rich
Apprehending the City - Anthony M Orum
The View from Above, Below, and Behind
Urbanism and Urbanity - Scott Greer
Cities in an Urban-Dominated Society
The Citizenships - Norton E Long
Local, State, and National
PART TWO: URBAN HISTORY
Introduction to Urban History - Carl Abbott
The Origins of the American Urban System - Cees D Eysberg
Historical Accident and Initial Advantage
The Enduring Ghetto - Richard C Wade
Urbanization and the Color Line in American History
PART THREE: URBAN POLICY
Introduction to Urban Policy - Robert J Waste
Urban Policy Revisted - Mary K Nenno
Issues Resurface with a New Urgency
Urban Policies and Urban Impacts AftelãÎ