This volume presents a study of urban development in the country and reflects the pivotal role of the city in revealing American history. The second version has been significantly revised to include more than 75% new content and an increased focus on suburban and historically marginalized groups. The chapters in this edition focus on the lower classes, relationships and class conditions; the evolution of technology and ethnic relations and redevelopment in the post-war period.

And significant changes in urbanization. To address the current urban climate, the last chapter focuses on violence and the search for security in post-9/11 America..