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Doxiadis, Constantinos A. – Science, 1970
Presents the science of ekistics for systematic analysis of historical, contemporary, and proposed human settlements varying from individual to Ecumenopolis size. Five principles are described as applicable to all cities and applied to growing urban developments. Isolation of Dimensions and Elimination of Alternatives (IDEA method) is proposed for…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Metropolitan Areas, Models, Social Influences

Milgram, Stanley – Science, 1970
Suggests that human adaptations to urban overload create characteristic qualities of city life that can be measured. Studies are cited which offer insights into (1) the behavior patterns of city-dwellers, (2) their perception of social responsibility, (3) the "atmosphere" of great cities, (4) the tempo of life, and (5) cognitive maps of cities.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Dropouts, Human Relations, Social Environment