| The New Urban America: Growth and Politics in Sunbelt Cities, revised edition Rev Edition Contributor(s): Abbott, Carl (Author) |
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ISBN: 0807841803 ISBN-13: 9780807841808 Publisher: University of North Carolina Press OUR PRICE: $57.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1987 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: 307.760 |
| LCCN: 86040490 |
| Lexile Measure: 1670 |
| Physical Information: 0.79" H x 6" W x 9" (1.14 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first comprehensive and comparative analysis of urban growth in the American South and West defines the historical growth of the Sunbelt. Abbott examines the economic base of southern and western cities, the process of suburbanization, and the effects of rapid growth on metropolitan politics. He details the growing conflict between central city and suburban government in the Sunbelt through the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Originally published 1981. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. |