HIST 305 - The Urban Crisis in America

Institution:

University of Richmond

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Description:

Explores the many changes that cities have undergone between 1945 and the present including segregation, rising crime rates, and failing schools and the responses to these pressing issues by the government, planners, and citizens. Grounded in a historical perspective on the urban crisis, this course uses tools of historical inquiry to probe the underlying causes of problems that plague urban America and to consider possible solutions. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance in Civic Engagement House. Unit(s): 1

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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