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Papers On Urban Studies
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3 Cities/Politics of Development
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An 8 page research paper that examines Paul Peterson's model for urban politics and then applies these concepts to three cities, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Francisco, citing major urban studies. The writer argues that by examining these studies, it can be seen that Peterson's model for urban politics is highly accurate and provides a conceptual model that is extremely instructive towards understanding the inner machinations of urban politics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: kh3cit.rtf
A Comparison of Industrial and Pre-Industrial Society
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This 3 page paper takes a look at the industrial revolution and how society has changed as a result. There is a focus on city life and how the people changed along with the landscape. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA343inr.rtf
A Development Plan for Sweetwater Florida
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the community and explores possible solutions to its problem of crime and overcrowding. General ideas are provided, much of which is based on a successful endeavor by a Boston neighborhood called DSNI. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA240DSN.rtf
A Look At Urban Problems / Detroit
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An 8 page essay on socioeconomic problems in the city of Detroit, Michigan (U.S.A.). Some of the issues discussed include housing loan discrimination, destruction of parks, and urban pollution. No bibliography.
Filename: Urban.wps
A Model for the Interpretation of Graffiti
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This 5 page paper provides a model of interpretation for graffiti. It is suggested that the works be explicated in addition to an analysis in social context. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA747gra.rtf
A Polish Immigrant to America and his Used Car Business
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This 5
page report is written in a style that demonstrates a human
interest and neighborhood business type of reporting. It profiles
a small business owner Andrzej Borkowska and his used car company
-- “Honesty Used Cars.” No bibliography.
Filename: BWpolcar.wps
A Social History of the NYC Subway System
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This 6 page paper examines the social history of the subway. A great deal of anecdotes regarding the system is relayed. Specific information on size and condition is included as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA513NYC.rtf
A Sociological Look At Hartford, CT
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A 7 page research paper which examines the city of Hartford, CT as to its religious groups, institutions, school system and other aspects of its society. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Hartford.wps
A Visit to Philadelphia
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A 6 page account of the sites, sounds, and experiences that might be had on a typical visit to this huge city. The author emphasizes the cultural and economic diversity of the city. No sources are listed.
Filename: PPphiladelphia.rtf
A Visit to the San Diego Zoo
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This 5 page paper describes some of the facts about San Diego and in particular Balboa Park; and it discusses three of the animals at the San Diego Zoo: African elephants, naked mole rats and the North American river otter. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVSanZoo.rtf
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