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Nineteenth-century cities

Nineteenth-century cities

Essays in the New Urban History
HistoryPolitics & Society
Pages
448
Published
1969
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of papers from a 1968 Yale University conference explores the emerging field of 'new urban history,' focusing on nineteenth-century cities. Researchers examine the social structures of communities ranging from small towns to major metropolises like Philadelphia and Chicago. The essays delve into class stratification, occupational and residential mobility, elite groups, political control, ethnic opportunities, and family life, connecting sociological theory with historical data to paint a detailed picture of modern urban origins.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Genres

History Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

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Richard Sennett

Richard Sennett (born 1 January 1943) is the Centennial Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and University Professor of the Humanities at New York University. Sennett has studied social ties in cities, and the effects of urban living on individuals in the modern world. He has been a Fellow of The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and of the Royal Society of Literature. He is the founding director of the New Y...