urbanization

Discusses the evolution of American cities, the problems they now face, how crime affects them, and what can be done to revitalize them.

Traces the growth of cities in America from colonial days to modern times and discusses the problems and promises of urbanization.

Examines the history, growth, preservation, and planning of cities and predicts what life will be like in the city of the future.

Presents an overview of important political and social issues today in the cities and towns of the world.

Examines the urbanization of the world's population, discussing the growth of megacities, model city planing, projects and plans that deal with clean water and proper sanitation, the health of city residents, and the urban economy.

Examines life in Africa's villages and cities and how increasing urbanization is creating changes in African society. Uses photographs to convey visually the spirit of the African nation.

Describes the growth of immigration, labor, and technology in urban America through a series of graphic organizers.

Profiles the major cities that existed in the ancient civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, India, China, and the Americas and discusses how studying the growth and development of those cities can help urban planners create better cities in the future.

A farm family begins to sell their land piece by piece as urbanization creeps farther and farther into the country.