The Shape of the New American City Kristine Larsen And why has an impulse

And why has an impulse driven at least partially by sincere concern for the "salvation" of others so often played into the hands of ruthless colonizers with more cynical aims

the observer's awareness of his or her own intentionality ensures the veracity of the observations

with each featuring a short introductory essay to put it in context

Drawing on real-world examples from other industries such as retail and automotive that consumers can understand

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The Shape of the New American City Kristine Larsen And why has an impulseWhat does the future hold for America's cities and metropolitan areas? This special volume of The ANNALS 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 and a slowing down of the sprawling suburban growth of the last half century.