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In four volumes, this reference book brings together a wide range of hard-to-locate data to answer questions concerning American cities. Each volume focuses on a different geographic region: South, West, Midwest and Northeast. Within each volume, you'll find thorough coverage of the area's largest or fastest-growing cities, or those with a particular historical, political, industrial or commercial significance. Each volume in the set also contains a cumulative index that includes listings for all 189 cities, as well as significant individuals, organizations, historical events, and landmarks.Included in each profile is a detailed city map allowing the user to locate many of the points of interest described in the text. Each city profile includes the following categories of information: History Geography and Climate Population Profile Municipal Government Economy Education Research Health Care Recreation Convention Facilities Transportation Communications