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Featured eBook: Encyclopedia of American Urban History

September 5, 2014

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The Encyclopedia of American Urban History (Sage Publications, 2007) is an accurate and authoritative historical approach to the dramatic urban growth experienced in the United States during the 20th century.

Both a summary and an interpretation of the field. Contributions from leading academics in their fields, this resource offers an interdisciplinary approach by covering topics including: economics, geography, anthropology, politics and sociology.

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