This volume contains a wealth of information and insights on contemporary patterns of urban economic growth and spatial transformations. * Contemporary Sociology * The book...does contribute to the descriptive literature on urban restructuring and should be read by students and scholars in the field. * Journal of Urban Affairs * ...the various chapters give readers a historical overview of urban development in the United States and an up-to-date understanding of how the transformation to a service-based economy is playing out in the largest metropolitan areas....This volume will be a welcome addition to course readings in urban spatial structure and urban history in both fields. * Economic Geography *
