This book is a systematic examination of the historical and current roles that cities and suburbs play in US metropolitan areas. It explores the history of citi

We are all familiar with the almost ritual lament about the desolation and sameness of the suburbs that surround our modern cities. Is this complaint inevitable

The majority of the world’s population is now urban, and for most this will mean a life lived in the suburbs. City Suburbs considers contemporary Anglo-Americ

First published in 1993, this analysis of America's cities should be of interest to city planners, scholars, and citizens alike. It argues that America must end

“Marshall writes with wit, reason, and style . . . An excellent resource on the history and future of American cities.” —Library Journal Do cities work an