Both a study of American attitudes toward the city and an ongoing history of an urban art form, this volume offers images of urban America and its transformation, from shortly before the birth of the modern American city to its maturity in the 20th century. Hales (art history and American Studies, U. of Illinois, Chicago) addresses themes in American urban and cultural history, along with technical details about various methods of photography. This second edition includes new analyses of race, gender, ethnic identity and the media and adds many new illustrations. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)