University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign LibGuides @ University of Illinois Library - Urban Sprawl

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Suggested reference sources

CQ Researcher - 327 G511 - Online access, print copy in Undergraduate periodicals. Provides topic overviews, background, current relevance and issues, bibliography for further research.
Encyclopedia of Environmental Issues – 363.7003 En192 – Entries on wide-ranging topics to meet environmental literacy needs. Entry on ‘Urbanization and urban sprawl,’ includes suggested readings.
Environmental Encyclopedia – Q363.7003 En89 2003 – Includes articles focused on environmental concerns. Entry on ‘Urban Sprawl,’ includes additional resources.
International Encyclopedia of Environmental Politics – 363.7056 In821 –Brings together the different views, perspectives, issues and debates of international environmental politics. Includes further readings.
Issues & Controversies on File – 973.05 IS – Issued twice-monthly, has a compilation of news analysis and background information on current issues. Index entry under ‘Cities and Suburbs- Urban Sprawl’ in 2006 and 1998, includes bibliography and additional sources.
Pollution A to Z – 363.7303 P765 – Information about pollution and its effects on human and environmental health. Entry on ‘Sprawl’ and an additional internet resource.
Social Issues in America - Q361.97303 So1323 – Examines the complex issues facing society today (2006). Entry on ‘Urban Sprawl,’ includes timeline, breakdown by state and major city, glossary of related terms, several important related documents, web sites, and references.
Urban Sprawl - 307.760973 W67u - A reference handbook including an overview of urban sprawl, a glossary of related terms, statistics, important related documents, a directory of related organizations, related print resources, and related videos.