The Shape of the New American City (The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science Series 626). Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.The Shape of the New American City (The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science Series 626)

<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify">What does the future hold for America's cities and metropolitan areas? This special volume of <b>The ANNALS</b> analyzes demographic trends, housing preferences, crime patterns, economic indicators, and infrastructure investments to examine emerging patterns in the nation's cities. Drawing on research by leading scholars, the volume points toward a growing metropolitan centrality<b> </b>and a slowing-down of the sprawling suburban growth of the last half century. In particular, contributors agree that cities with dense, walkable downtowns that agglomerate economic activity are poised for resurgence. </p><p></p><p>This volume is a must-have for policymakers, scholars, and students to gain a deeper understanding of the current shape of the "New American City" and its overall effects on American culture and economics. </p>