While journalists document the decline of small-town America and scholars describe the ascent of such global cities as New York and Los Angeles; the fates of little cities remain a mystery. What about places like Providence; Rhode Island; Green Bay; Wisconsin; Laredo; Texas; and Salinas; Californiamdash;the smaller cities that constitute much of Americarsquo;s urban landscape? In Small Cities USA; Jon R. Norman examines how such places have fared in the wake of the large-scale economic; demographic; and social changes that occurred in the latter part of the twentieth century.Drawing on an assessment of eighty small cities between 1970 and 2000; Norman considers the factors that have altered the physical; social; and economic landscapes of such places. These cities are examined in relation to new patterns of immigration; shifts in the global economy; and changing residential preferences. Small Cities USA presents the first large-scale comparison of smaller cities over time in the United States; showing that small cities that have prospered over time have done so because of diverse populations and economies. These "glocal" cities; as Norman calls them; are doing well without necessarily growing into large metropolises.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Really Outstanding Knitting BookBy jeannie16I love this book - Ive made about 5 sweaters from the book so far. My fav is the pullover - I have two of these that I finished - and I always do something a little different for each one. If I could figure out how they do the chevron patterns on the cover but as soon as I get some time Ill do it. . Also made the hoodie - its so sophisticated I made this with three colors; not the ones in the book. I picked out a khaki for the body; and magenta and dark blue for the other contrasting color. Ive had so many compliments on this - Id like to make another one. I found that getting the contrast stripes even on the body and the sleeves time consuming but definitely worth the time. The other heavy weight jacket with the green buttons really stands out and is super warm. I did a lace panel that I liked - not the one from the book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice Sweater DesignsBy rose thymeThere are several sweaters in this book that I would like to make. A couple of the cardigans are on my list. However; I have not yet made any of the designs from this book. The instructions seem to be clear and accurate; and there is a good variety of garments in this book. Nice designs.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Chic Future ClassicsBy KZMelissa is more than a talented knitwear designer; and to top it off; her patterns are written in a detailed; comprehensive manner that doesnt leave you scratching your head every ten minutes (or ending up with a lop-sided sweater). The attention to finishing techniques and small details that make these pieces wearable and durable is quite high; and the yarn selections are carefully thought out so that you are not spending $600 to make a simple sweater. Ive already dog-eared more than half of the patterns as must make; which is a rarity in knitting pattern books these days. This book is totally worth every penny; and I hope shes offered many more book deals to come!