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Urban studies

Scope note

Use for the overall study of human settlements and human life in settlements, with the primary frame of reference being cities and towns, and the focus on solving urban problems.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054461

Broader Terms used

social sciences

Narrower Terms used

urban history
urban design

Term used for

studies, urban

Created

13yrs ago

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