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ANTH223
Introduction to Urban Anthropology
ANTH223 FA
Photo Caption and Credits
Next Offered in 9798 FA
This course will examine urban life in a variety of
historical and cultural contexts. Particular attention will
be directed to the process of urbanization and to the
development of "urban cultures." Topics that will be
covered in this course include: the political economy of
the growth of cities; the impact of urbanization of rural
cultures; race, class and ethnic relations in urban areas;
and the social use of urban space.
MAJOR READINGS
Jerome Carocopino, DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT
ROME
Gunther Barth, CITY PEOPLE: THE RISE OF MODERN CITY CULTURE
IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY AMERICA
William Whyte, STREET CORNER SOCIETY
Unni Wikan, LIFE AMONG THE POOR IN CAIRO
George Gmelch and Walter Zenner, URBAN LIFE: READINGS IN
URBAN ANTHROPOLOGY
Jonathan Rieder, CANARSIE: THE JEWS AND ITALIANS OF BROOKLYN
AGAINST LIBERALISM
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Essay exam at midterm (take
home) and a final paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
None
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS ANTH
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
About the Photo:
Street people in New York City
Reference:
Holdt, Jacob. AMERICAN PICTURES. Copenhagen,
Denmark: American Pictures Foundation, 1985
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