Academic Bulletin 2023-2024 
    
    May 08, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2023-2024

HIST 345 - Skyscrapers, Slums, and Sprawl


Credits: 4
An examination of the history of urban and suburban development in the United States from the colonial era to the present, with emphasis on the twentieth century. Among the issues discussed are urban policy, environmental impacts, and the relationship between the built environment and social divisions such as race, class, and gender.

Prerequisite: One course in U.S. history.

Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.