Chicago
- ISBN-10
- 0809387956
- ISBN-13
- 9780809387953
- Series
- Chicago
- Pages
- 127
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1973
- Publisher
- SIU Press
- Authors
- Cutler, Irving
Description
Thoroughly revised and updated, a detailed study of the growth and development of Chicago interweaves geography, history, economics, culture, and social institutions in a study of urban evolution and planning, looking at such topics as the role of the various ethnic and racial groups that make up the city and their impact on transportation, the economy, technology, and urban growth. Simultaneous.
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