In Our Changing Cities some of the nation's most eminent urban geographers bring their special expertise to bear on the American urban scene. They describe how our cities have evolved, assess their current character, and look ahead to the momentous changes yet to come.

Contents:
Myths about metropolis / Richard L. Morrill --
A metatheory of urban structure / Larry R. Ford --
Long waves in American urban revolution / Brian J.L. Berry --
The urban face of capitalism / David Harvey --
Human mobility and the shaping of cities / James E. Vance, Jr. --
New grain networks in an old urban system / John C. Hudson --
Housing submarkets in an American metropolis / John S. Adams --
Problems of integrating an urban society / W.A.V. Clark --
Special populations in contemporary urban areas / Reginald G. Golledge --
The costs of regional growth / Julian Wolpert --
Industrial development in Southern California, 1970-1987 / A.J. Scott and A.S. Paul --
Futures of American cities / John R. Borchert.