Library Research Guides: AFR 306: Urban Development & the Underclass: Getting Started

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Oxford African American Studies Center
Despite its name, a great source of overview articles on Africa and the African Diaspora generally as well as the African American experience.

Encyclopedia of American Urban History
Focuses on the 20th century move from rural to urban environments, with in-depth essays on specific cities and broader urban issues.
Handbook of Urban Studies
Call Number: Clapp Reference HT151 .H32 2001
"the first comprehensive, up-to-date account of the urban condition," with sections on environment, people, economy, political organization, and more.
Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology
International in scope, covering poverty, migration, changing roles, and other social issues affecting cities.