America's Urban History

This book provides an accessible overview of the history of American cities, including Indigenous settlements, colonial America, the American West, the postwar metropolis, and the present-day landscape of suburban sprawl and an urbanized population. It examines how urbanization is connected to divisions of society along the lines of race, class, and gender, but also studies how cities have been sources of opportunity, hope, and success for individuals and the nation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this second edition of Americas Urban History, we delve into the contemporary analysis of race, immigration, and cities under the Trump administration, while also presenting a comprehensive update with new scholarship on early urbanization, mass incarceration, and cities, the Great Society, the diversification of the suburbs, and environmental justice. The United States, as one of the most heavily urbanized nations in the world, holds a pivotal place in understanding the core narrative of American history. This book serves as an accessible introduction to the rich history of American cities, encompassing Indigenous settlements, colonial America, the American West, the postwar metropolis, and the evolving landscape of suburban sprawl and an urbanized population. It explores the intricate connections between urbanization and societal divisions based on race, class, and gender, while also examining how cities have been breeding grounds of opportunity, hope, and success for individuals and the nation. To enhance the learning experience, this book is accompanied by captivating images, maps, tables, and a comprehensive guide to further reading, all designed to illustrate key concepts and themes. Whether you are a student or scholar in urban studies or American history, this book offers unparalleled depth and insight, making it an invaluable resource for your academic pursuits.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032139821
Edition number: 2 ed