Urban sprawl /

Urban sprawl / - 224 pages ; 24 cm. - Current controversies series . - Current controversies. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-213) and index.

Introduction -- Is urban sprawl a serious problem? -- Does urban sprawl harm the environment? -- What effect does urban sprawl have on the economy? -- How should urban sprawl be managed? -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography -- Index.

The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues; each volume presents a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources representing all sides of the debate in question.; Title explores current issues related to urban sprawl including, whether urban sprawl is a problem in the US; the impact of sprawl on the environment; the impact of sprawl on the economy; and how sprawl should be managed.; Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic.

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Cities and towns--Growth.
City planning--Environmental aspects.
Land use, Urban.
Cities and towns--Growth.
City planning--Environmental aspects.
Land use, Urban.
Cities and towns--Growth.
City planning--Environmental aspects.
Land use, Urban.
City planning--Environmental aspects.
Cities and towns--Growth.
Land use--Urban.

HT371 / .U7296 2014

307.76