Tag urban studies

October 15, 2014
in Art & Architecture

The World Atlas of Street Photography: Picturing the Human Zoo

October 15, 2014
in Art & Architecture

This fall, we’re thrilled to bring out an exciting volume, which Mark Byrnes has hailed as, “A must-have ‘atlas’ for street photography lovers… and a remarkable tour of urban life in more than 50 cities.” The World Atlas of Street Photography is by Jackie Higgins, who was kind enough to offer

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April 12, 2013
in American History, Economics, History, Humanities, Political Science, Social Science

The Rise and Fall of Urbanism: Douglas W. Rae’s City

April 12, 2013
in American History, Economics, History, Humanities, Political Science, Social Science

Settled by Puritans in 1638, New Haven, Connecticut was the first planned city in America. A few weeks ago in New Haven, a group of citizens met in the basement of a middle school to discuss the well-being of their town. Issues like “food deserts,” street crime, and health problems came

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The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: A Reading List

To better understand the Russia-Ukraine crisis, we have put together a list of the…

The History of Economic Sanctions as a Tool of War

Today, economic sanctions are generally regarded as an alternative to war. But for most…

Black Artists in America: From the the Great Depression to Civil Rights

Earnestine Jenkins– My new book, Black Artists in America: from the Great Depression to…