Urbanization reshaped cities and communities from "summary" of The Story of Mankind, Original Edition (Yesterday's Classics) by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
The growth of cities has transformed the way we live. As more and more people moved from the countryside to urban areas, cities expanded rapidly. This urbanization brought about many changes in the structure of communities. One of the most noticeable effects of urbanization was the rise of skyscrapers and apartment buildings. With limited space in cities, builders had to construct taller and taller buildings to accommodate the growing population. This led to the creation of bustling urban centers with towering structures that changed the skyline of cities. The influx of people into cities also brought about a shift in the way communities functioned. In rural areas, people often knew their neighbors and lived in close-knit communities. However, in cities, anonymity became the norm. People lived in close proximity to one an...
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