The Sprawl Net Resource List
The resource list is under
construction.
The resource list is a detailed bibliography of what we consider to
be the essential literature for studying sprawl.
It is our ``great books'' program, though it will also feature
important articles, speeches, TV shows, movies, videotapes,
exhibitions, CD-ROMs, and video and computer games.
Like its subject, the
list is likely to be a little sparse at first, and perhaps even a
bit frustrating for early users; but once the infrastructure is in,
we will work hard to populate it quickly. We are planning for
growth and heavy traffic.
The list has a number of nifty
features intended to encourage careful thought,
discussion, and debate among its frequenters, and to
broaden the audience for many of the works included in it:
- Introductions. Each entry will have a brief introduction,
explaining what makes the work notable, why it might be useful in studying
sprawl, and helping to put it in context.
- Blurbs and more. We'll include information from the
publisher, from book jackets and press materials.
- Quotes of note. Where possible, each entry will
include a few brief-but-notable excerpts from the work.
- Quick pics. Where possible, each
reference will include visual images from the work.
- Multiple critical reviews. Entries will be
linked to reviews of the work; we'll also include references to reviews
of the work available elsewhere.
- Summaries. Some entries will include summaries of notable
sections.
- Room for lots of comments. Interesting
comments submitted by readers will be attached
to the appropriate entry for others to read.
Ready To Dive In?
Current entries are listed in the ``What's
Available''
page, which also itemizes reviews and features separately. Eventually
you'll also be able to conduct your own searches through the list.
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