Modern Industrial Cities

Social scientists and planners frequently ignore historical findings. Conversely, urban historians may fail to consider work in other disciplines or the needs of planners. Designed to bridge these gaps, Modern Industrial Cities brings together prominent urbanists, historians, sociologists, planners, economists, political scientists, geographers, and policy-makers from throughout the US and Europe. Provocative interdisciplinary essays cast new light on essential issues of urban history -- and its critical implications for policy-making.



'...it is a fascinating volume, filled with passing insights into both policy and historiography. The Commentary following each section is particularly useful, as well as are the introductory comments by Stave. This book is highly recommended for all urban geographers interested in contemplating the 'whys' behind the distribution of cities and the location of people within metropolitan areas.' -- Urban Geography, Vol 4 No 1, 1983





'...it is a valuable report on the state of urban history and its relation to public history.' -- The Public Historian