Globalization would appear to be a subject that easily could be addressed in geography classrooms, yet this is not always the case. In terms of pedagogy, many geographers are concerned whether the field has been adequately engaging various components of this topic (e.g., connectivity, core-periphery), especially in terms of making the subject…

This report examines education gaps and industry demand in the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas. Metropolitan areas are a natural unit of analysis given that they offer the best approximation of a regional labor market. Moreover, the wide variation in metropolitan area economic performance, as documented by the Brookings MetroMonitor…

This paper presents the results of an exploratory, small-scale qualitative research enquiry into the perceptions and experiences of young people in communities afflicted by deprivation in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. The context within which we address this focus contains a culture reputed to involve sectarianism, territoriality and gangs.…

Criticizes eight commonly held notions about the value of mass transit systems in public transportation programs. Alternative approaches for improving the quality and quantity of urban transit systems are discussed. (AM)

Several urban history games that teachers can implement in their classes are reviewed. The lack of quality games in urban history leads the author to suggest that teachers create their own games. (SM)

Introduces a special, 20th-anniversary issue of "Urban Affairs Quarterly." Raises questions concerning the journal's function; the major factors affecting American urban areas; trends and projections for the future; significant policy initiatives; and research needs regarding cities and policymaking. (KH)

The black college can best serve its predominantly urban minority community by addressing itself to the problems of the city and developing viable urban related programs. Several types of program approaches and curriculum alterations are discussed from a functional perspective, based on the realities of present resources and future societal needs.…

Investigates the validity of the stereotype that a city can be measured by its skyline by looking at the skyline boom of the 1960s, components of a skyline, factors of its importance, and ranking U.S. cities by their skylines. (ND)

The traditional interdisciplinary team approach to planning problems is critically analyzed. A new approach, involving existing specialists in both the hard" and soft" socioeconomic aspects of urban and regional development, is suggested for dealing with most planning situations. (Author)

The 143 listings of this general bibliography provide the most current information on urban and regional planning. Most of the entries date from 1973 to 1975 and are comprised of commercially published books, reports, papers, and studies. The citations also include foreign documents. Some entries are annotated. Citations are alphabetized by author…

Presents brief overview of the development of urban studies, from its origins in the "urban crisis" of the 1960's to the present trend toward study of the terrapolis, the world system of interdependent metropolitan areas. Focuses on the role of "Urban Affairs Quarterly," changing definitions of the "city," and the…

This is a simulation game and a part of the environmental education program developed by the Highline Public Schools. The game emphasizes why a city is formed, how it grows, where it develops, and some problems with which it must cope. It is designed to be used with elementary students in the intermediate grades. The materials were tried and…

Describes the evolving emphasis of schools of urban planning from concentration on scientific management, beautifying cities, and educating the public in the 1920s to solving the social problems in the 1960s. Calls for a collaboration of business and other professional schools to redefine the function and purpose of urban planning schools to…