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Postwar Urban America
Demography, Economics, and Social Policies
Overview
This unique and inexpensive book provides a demographic and economic history of urban America over the last 65 years. The growth and decline of most northern cities is contrasted with the steady growth of western and southern cities.
Urban Policies
Various urban government policies are explored, including federal, state, and local policies.
Case Study: Detroit
There is a chapter focusing on Detroit and its rapid decline toward bankruptcy and its recent strategies to slow recovery.
Future Perspectives
The final two chapters speculate on what’s next for urban America and give suggestions for stimulating growth.
