Using the urbanized area that spreads across northern New Jersey and around New York City as a case study, this book presents a convincing explanation of metropolitan fragmentation--the process by which suburban communities remain as is or break off and form separate political entities. The process has important and deleterious consequences for a range of urban issues, including the weakening of public finance and school integration. The explanation centers on the independent effect of urban infrastructure, specifically sewers, roads, waterworks, gas, and electricity networks. The book...
Using the urbanized area that spreads across northern New Jersey and around New York City as a case study, this book presents a convincing explanat...
"Social Capital in the City" is the first book to examine social capital across a broad array of social contexts and time periods within a single city, Philadelphia. The authors examine the role of social networks in voter behaviour, large-scale cultural projects, park advocacy, education, economic development, neighbourhood life, church participation, and political activism. The range of subjects covered reflects a concern for understanding the unique quality and diversity of social networks that exist within an urban area, and in doing so this book moves beyond typical definitions of social...
"Social Capital in the City" is the first book to examine social capital across a broad array of social contexts and time periods within a single city...
Examines social capital across an array of social contexts and time periods within a single city, Philadelphia. This book explores the role of social networks in voter behaviour, large-scale cultural projects, park advocacy, education, economic development, neighbourhood life, church participation, and political activism.
Examines social capital across an array of social contexts and time periods within a single city, Philadelphia. This book explores the role of social ...
Published in conjunction with Drexel University's 125th anniversary, Building Drexel chronicles the founding of the university by Anthony J. Drexel through to the present day. The editors and contributors create a prismatic discussion of the university and its evolution.
Richly illustrated chapters cover the architectural history of notable Drexel buildings; the role of Drexel in Philadelphia's modern history; its Greek life; sports--particularly Drexel's history in the Big 5; and each of the university's schools and colleges. There is a history of the medical college and law...
Published in conjunction with Drexel University's 125th anniversary, Building Drexel chronicles the founding of the university by Anthony J...
Kristene Unsworth Andrea Forte Richardson Dilworth
"Includes selected papers from the Symposium on Urban Informatics as well as accepted submissions that are thematically relevant to this collection. The Symposium on Urban Informatics was held at Drexel University in June 2013"--Page 1.
"Includes selected papers from the Symposium on Urban Informatics as well as accepted submissions that are thematically relevant to this collection. T...
If the old adage that "all politics is local" is even partially true, then cities are important centers for political activity and for the delivery of public goods and services. This is a reference guide to topics in urban politics and policy in the United States.
If the old adage that "all politics is local" is even partially true, then cities are important centers for political activity and for the delivery of...
