The urban world

Focus and development. The urban world ; The emergence of cities

American urbanization. The rise of urban America ; Ecology and political economy perspectives ; Metro and edge city growth ; The suburban era

Metropolitan life. Urban culture and lifestyles ; The social environment of metro areas : strangers, crowding, homelessness, and crime ; Diversity : women, ethnics, and African Americans ; Diversity : Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans

Metro issues, housing, sprawl, and planning. Cities and change ; Housing policies, sprawl, and smart growth ; Planning, new towns, and new urbanism

Worldwide urbanization. Developing countries ; Asian urban patterns ; African and Latin American urbanization ; Conclusion : toward the urban future.