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The American City
Charles Nelson Glaab
其他書名
A Documentary History
出版Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012-06
主題Architecture / Historic Preservation / GeneralHistory / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)History / EssaysLiterary Collections / GeneralSocial Science / Sociology / Urban
ISBN12583733519781258373351
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=AblAMAEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋The American City: A Documentary History is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of American cities through a collection of primary source documents. The book is authored by Charles Nelson Glaab, a renowned historian who has extensively studied urban history in the United States.The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a specific period in American urban history. The chapters cover topics such as the colonial period, the rise of industrialization, the Great Depression, and the post-World War II era. Within each chapter, Glaab presents a wide range of primary source documents, including letters, diaries, newspaper articles, and government reports.The documents are carefully selected to provide a diverse range of perspectives on the history of American cities. They offer insights into the experiences of different groups, including immigrants, women, and people of color. The documents also shed light on key events and trends that shaped American urban history, such as the growth of suburbs, the rise of urban planning, and the impact of environmental issues.Throughout the book, Glaab provides context and analysis to help readers understand the significance of the documents. He also includes introductions to each chapter and extensive notes and references to guide further reading.Overall, The American City: A Documentary History is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American cities. Its rich collection of primary source documents offers a unique and insightful perspective on the complex and ever-changing nature of urban life in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.