This annotated bibliography lists basic reference sources in the Urban Studies field contained in the library of Trinity University. Materials are divided into seven categories: (1) indexes and abstracts; (2) bibliographies; (3) dissertations and theses; (4) atlases, encyclopedias, and dictionaries; (5) directories, handbooks, and guides; (6)…

The best way to define geography is to think of it as the study of processes as they operate over space and in place. The evolution of this definition is discussed, and examples of the way in which geographers have studied social change in U.S. cities are provided. (RM)

This bibliography assumes readers are familiar with environmental literature and are seeking complementary resources in women's studies. Entries (N=143) are presented under these headings: historical material; theoretical studies; North American concerns (ethnic groups, technology, urban, wilderness, political issues); international concerns; and…

This document has two parts. Part I is a rationale developed to present a point of view about the opportunities for environmental education in urban schools. The premise is that environmental education should be a vital part of the total school program. Part II, Teaching Activities, contains ideas and suggestions for implementing such a program.…

Intended for college teachers of geography, especially those teaching about developing countries, this publication contains background information about urban conditions in India. Historical and contemporary accounts of urban planning are provided for three Indian cities. The city of Jaipur was built by a maharaja in the 18th century, long before…

A sample unit providing materials and activities for grades 5-12 familiarizes the student with concerns affecting his future in relation to the energy crises and his role as a citizen. (Author/KM)

In the course of history, the Toronto, Canada, landscape has acquired many interesting and attractive features. The history of its urban renewal projects, suburban expansion, inner city change, residential preservation and stabilization, and central city development is examined. (RM)

This is the first of a series of 20 bibliographies providing information on a variety of topics. One hundred and forty-two listings comprise the bibliography on the topics of architecture and design, economics, education, energy, environment, housing, land use, landscape, planning, politics and government, recreation, social conditions,…

Retirement communities such as Sun City, Arizona, are a significant geographical phenomenon in contemporary U.S. society. The reasons for the evolution of Sun City as a popular migration destination and the geographical implications of large-scale residential segregation among the elderly are discussed. (RM)

This academic year course based on the text, Challenges In Our Changing Urban Society by Goldberg, traces the development of cities and civilizations from their beginnings to the present. The course was written with the assistance of nineteen junior and senior high students and has the following general objectives: 1) to understand the origins and…

The curriculum project undertaken by the Nanaimo District teachers proposed to develop a study of the socio-political processes in a Canadian urban government, using their own city as a model (ED 055 013). This progress report stresses that the nature of the development process has been based on 1) need, 2) structure, 3) content, 4) materials…

A geographic perspective of urban revitalization is provided in this publication, which is intended for geography professors, students, and researchers. There are seven chapters. Chapter 1 discusses the geographical aspects of urban revitalization. Urban decline and redevelopment is the focus of the second chapter. Discussed are parks, civic…

This resource paper on geographical theories of urban location is part of a series designed to supplement undergraduate geography courses. The basic reasons for a city are to be found in the activities it performs in a specialized society and the clustering of residences of workers employed in these activities. The city, therefore, remains a…