A first-class work of reference that will be both an essential resource for independent study as well as a useful aid in teaching: a solid but also provocative

An encyclopedia about various topics relating to urban studies.

Few cities captivate the imagination as does Los Angeles. It is the locus of spectaculars: movies, earthquakes, freeways, riots, sunsets. In this fascinating de

Provides comprehensive coverage of major topics in urban and regional studies Under the guidance of Editor-in-Chief Anthony Orum, this definitive reference work

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