Aberrant cities: urban population loss in the United States, 1820-1930

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The great depression of the 1930s caused a mass exodus of people from many industrial centers around the United States especially cities like Newport, Rhode Island and Alexandria, Virginia. A study was conducted, using census data, to find the reasons why some cities saw a mass exodus whilst others did not and it was found that shift from trade to manufacturing and the impact of reconstruction were the two reasons.

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The North America city revisited: Urban quality of life in Canada and the United States

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A comparative, multivariate analysis of urban quality-of-life variables from Canada and the United States is being done. It reveals that the Canadian city is indeed distinct from the U.S. city but also distinct from the North American city, which is a regional entity, encompassing Canada and the United States.

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A hierarchical change model of business and professional services in the United States

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The author examine demographic aspects of professional services within metropolitan areas. Topics include hierarchical levels, decentralization of downtown areas and, locations of intermediate services.

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