The Modern American Metropolis: A Documentary Reader

Authors: David M. P. Freund Publisher: Wiley Edition: 1 Publish Year: 2015 ISBN: 9781444339000 Carefully integrates and juxtaposes the primary sources that are at the heart of the collection Revisits and compares issues and themes over time Reveals how the history of cities and suburbs is not limited to buildings, innovation, and politics, and not confined to municipal boundaries Explores a wide variety of topics, including infrastructure development, electoral politics, consumer culture, battles over rights, environmental change, and the meaning of citizenship