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Karls, Andrea B. – Intercom, 1975
Three exercises on global urbanization which include readings and graph interpretation are provided. (DE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Global Approach, Instructional Materials, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedLees, Andrew – OAH Magazine of History, 1990
Reviews literature of controversies surrounding the rise of big cities in Western Europe and the United States. Comments that popular concepts of unspoiled nature and biblical tradition influenced antiurbanism. Notes fears of disease, breakdown of families, and rising crime rate were major concerns. Defenders countered cities would become centers…
Descriptors: Conflict, Environmental Influences, European History, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedAlexander, Albert – OAH Magazine of History, 1990
Traces history of urbanization and problems created by growth of cities. Describes process of homogenization achieved by land-use regulations, income and education differentiation, and racial/ethnic characteristics. Focuses on the sociopolitical-economic challenges of the 1990s. Includes format for three lessons with a case study project and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Class Activities, Community Zoning, Debate
Peer reviewedGoldfield, David R. – OAH Magazine of History, 1990
Traces development of U.S. cities through the colonial town, market place town, radial center, fringe city, and the multicentered metropolis. Notes the 1970 census showed the United States as a suburban nation. Examines the housing patterns of urban cities that continue to lose population. (NL)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Modern History, Municipalities, Poverty Areas
