Evolution of American Urban Society
Surveying American urbanization from the sixteenth century to the present, this well-rounded and well-written book blends social, political, economic, and cultural history perspectives to shed light on the ways in which diverse peoples have inhabited and interacted in cities. Highlights urbanization’s constantly shifting nature—weaving insightful discussions throughout on adapting, and coping between people, the environment that they build, and the power structures that affect their lives. Includes discussions on ethnic and racial minority issues, women, African-Americans, Civil War, urban politics, boss politics and reform, and much more. Features exceptional illustrations throughout plus a fully annotated bibliography, and now covers social history, cultural history and government policy up to the end of the 20th century. For urban planners, historians, economists, and sociologists.
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Review by B. Huddle for Evolution of American Urban Society
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Of what I have read of Chudacoff’s book has been informative and detailed. It is a information packed book that often times jumps from one point to another. Some times the facts and dates get in the way of the point he is trying to get across but it is relatively an easy read if you do not let that bother you. The pictures are great and really share a look at life was like across America in the early stages of its development.
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Prof. Chudacoff and Smith’s book is concise in its discussion of events and personalities. In this sense it is an ideal _textbook_–but even though it is in its fifth edition it could use some editing! There are problems with textual flow and art, and in useful conclusions: saloons provided an outlet for “the musical expression of the black soul.” Or how about the oft-mentioned but never defined or measured “rugged individualism” of Americans?
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Howard Chudacoff should be considered one of America’s premier Urban Historians. Evolution of Urban Society provides an in-depth yet readable account of everyday life in Urban America. Organized by era, the concepts and problems of urban life are clearly presented.
Review by Lindsay A. White for Evolution of American Urban Society
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There was more notes and excessive highlighting in this book than the ad led on to.