Geography of American Cities and Suburbs
SUNY-New Paltz, Department of Geography, Course #48541 - Summer 2003
Instructor - Dr. Larry McGlinn, 257-2696, mcglinnl@newpaltz.edu

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    In this class we will focus on the structure of American cities and the suburbs that sprawl around them. We will focus on why American cities look the way they do, both from the street, and from the sky.  We will also examine the notable strengths and weaknesses of American urban areas.  Almost 8 of 10 Americans live in cities or suburbs, and the bulk of financial, political, and cultural power lay in these places.  American urban centers are important even on a global scale.  They are significant symbols for everyone from immigrants looking for a new life to terrorists trying to strike at the heart of the United States.  Stay tuned; in coming weeks I will post a syllabus and links relevant to the course.