Urban Anthropology

An introduction to cities in historical and global perspective, this course examines urban origins, theories of development of pre-industrial cities, transformations of urban life in the industrial revolution, and the interplay of race, ethnicity, class, and gender in contemporary cities around the world. Final focus is on U. S. centers and forms of cultural and economic integration that mark all settlements in the contemporary global arena.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

ANTH 308