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.
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).
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.
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