Still one of the most complete and varied readers on urban history. --Kurt Leichtle,
University of Wisconsin, River Falls The best reader available in Urban History of the U.S. It has a broad base incorporating pertinent studies in disciplines other than history. --Kay Haire Huggins,
East Columbia University Good selection of essays and articles. --Paul G. Merriam,
Wright State University When in the course of writing a text authors achieve the seldom accomplished feat of excellence, it is a source of pride for the user and a delightful reward or the student. --Arthur C. Hill,
Metro State UniversityPraise for earlier editions: A fine anthology. --Howard P. Chudacoff,
Brown University