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Peer reviewedEhrlich, Steven; Gyourko, Joseph – Urban Studies, 2000
Analyzes the scale and size distribution of U.S. metropolitan areas from 1910-95. Before World War II, the population became increasingly concentrated in the largest metropolitan areas in the top decile of size distribution. Since 1950, there has been loss of population share for these areas. This is not counterbalanced by increasing share among…
Descriptors: Metropolitan Areas, Population Distribution, Population Trends, United States History
Peer reviewedFrey, William H. – Urban Studies, 1995
Examines migration dynamics for metropolitan areas that suggest immigration and internal migration processes are leading to a greater demographic balkanization--a spatial segmentation of the population by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status across metropolitan areas. A brief overview of migration at the state level is also provided. (GR)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Ethnic Groups, Immigration, Migration
