Review (PDF) The American Urban Reader: History And Theory (Routledge Readers In History)
The American Urban Reader brings together the most exciting work on the evolution of the American city, from colonial settlement and western expansion to post-industrial cities and the growth of the suburbs. Each of the chronologically and thematically organized chapters includes thoughtfully selected scholarly essays from historians, social scientists and journalists, which are supplemented by relevant primary documents that offer more nuanced perspectives and convey the diversity and interdisciplinary nature of the study of the urban condition. A comprehensive companion website offers valuable further reading, compelling supplementary links, slideshows of additional images, and a dialogue opening blog written by one of the authors. Lisa Krissoff Boehm and Steven H. Corey together bring thirty-five years of classroom experience in urban studies and history, and have selected a range of work that is dynamically written and carefully edited to be accessible to students and appropriate for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how American cities have developed. For additional information and classroom resources please visit The American Urban Reader companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415803984.
Series: Routledge Readers in History
Paperback: 592 pages
Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (July 25, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415803985
ISBN-13: 978-0415803984
Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.3 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #662,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #255 in Books > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Essays #1271 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Sociology > Urban #3583 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Sociology
This particular text was not only an excellent reference source with a wide variety of topical information but also was a joy to read. Many of the essays had a certain degree of flair and fresh perspective that made them more than plain history, commentary, or reflection. The documents at each sections end offered a good grounding in factual history for better context of the section theme. Having used this as the main text in one of my graduate courses, I can safely say that the layout and content served as a strong backbone for study in the field of urbanism and sparked a new passion in many of my fellow students.While I would have liked to have seen a little more in terms Chicago focus, I understand that the model for the metropolis is New York whether Chicagoans like it or not. I know that for years to come, I will utilize this book for reference and simple enjoyment. A full endorsement of this work from me. Well done Corey and Boehm.
Good textbook
this product was in bad condition when i rented it
Book was a little more worn out than I expected but it served my purpose so I am grateful.
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