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Urban Studies Library Guide
Research guide to support the interdisciplinary study of cities and urban issues.
Search the collections of Howard-Tilton in multiple formats, or use the drop-down menu to preselect books, articles, media, and other types of materials.
Subject Headings
When searching the library catalog, the following subject headings, or tags, may be helpful in locating works about cities and urban phenomena. You can also combine the name of a specific city (e.g. New Orleans) with a topic or issue you wish to study (e.g. Housing).
Here are entered works discussing governmental policy directed at solving urban problems including housing, education, health, employment, transportation, criminal justice, poverty, race relations, etc.
Encyclopedias can be helpful for learning the basic theories and concepts associated with your research topic, and often include suggested readings of important works in the field.
Addresses the specific theories, key studies, and important figures that have influenced not just the individual discipline but also the field of urban studies more generally.