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People, Cities, and Urban Life around the Globe

Knapp-Sanders Building Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Today, half of the world’s population live in cities. From ancient Rome, through medieval London, to industrial New York and modern Shanghai, urban spaces have offered residents access to modern conveniences, but also increased crime, disease, and pollution. This seminar … Read more

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