Alabaster Cities - (Space, Place and Society) by John Short (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- With keen insight and exhaustive research John Rennie Short narrates the story of urban America from 1950 to the present, revealing a compelling portrait of urban transformation.
- About the Author: John Rennie Short is professor of geography and public policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
- 312 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Space, Place and Society
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Book Synopsis
With keen insight and exhaustive research John Rennie Short narrates the story of urban America from 1950 to the present, revealing a compelling portrait of urban transformation. Short chronicles the steady rise of urbanization, the increasing suburbanization, and the sweeping metropolitanization of the U.S., uncovering the forces behind these shifts and their consequences for American communities.
Drawing on numerous studies, first-hand anecdotes, census figures, and other statistical data, Short's work addresses the globalization of U.S. cities, the increased polarization of urban life in the U.S., the role of civic engagement, and the huge role played by the public sector in shaping the character of cities. With deft analysis the author weaves together the themes of urban renewal, suburbanization and metropolitan fragmentation, race and ethnicity, and immigration, presenting a fascinating and highly readable account of the U.S. in the second half of the twentieth century.About the Author
John Rennie Short is professor of geography and public policy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is the author of Making Space: Revisioning the World, 1475-1600, and New Worlds, New Geographies, both published by Syracuse University Press.Dimensions (Overall): 9.46 Inches (H) x 6.42 Inches (W) x .94 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Space, Place and Society
Sub-Genre: United States
Genre: History
Number of Pages: 312
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Theme: 20th Century
Format: Hardcover
Author: John Short
Language: English
Street Date: December 5, 2006
TCIN: 92961526
UPC: 9780815631057
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-4805
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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