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Author
Publisher
Anchor Books
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Presents an examination of what the author calls "edge cities," urban areas that have developed around the perimeters of major cities, sometimes eclipsing them in size, and looks at some of the conflicts and complications caused by people living, shopping, and working, all in the same community.
Series
Reference shelf volume 87, no. 5
Publisher
Grey House Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Explores the topic of American cities, discussing green initiatives, changing demographics, industry, policing, the arts, and more.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 26
Language
English
Description
Sister Carrie is a Theodore Dreiser novel about a young country girl who moves to the big city where she starts realizing her own American Dream. She first becomes a mistress to men that she perceives as superior and later emerges as a famous actress. Sister Carrie is considered as the "greatest of all American urban novels." Theodore Dreiser was an American novelist and journalist who the naturalist school and is known for portraying characters whose...