The Journal of Urban History examines the historical development of cities, focusing on urban planning, social structures, and governance. Articles explore themes such as the impact of modernization and infrastructure on urban life, the spatial segregation of populations, and the role of social movements and activism in shaping urban environments. The journal also investigates the representation of urban landscapes and the historical memory of urban events and disasters.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
HistoryQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Urban StudiesQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
HistoryHistory Of Social SciencesUrban Studies
Scopus Categories
Urban StudiesSociology and Political ScienceHistory
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Race, History, and American SocietyUrbanization and City PlanningAmerican Environmental and Regional HistoryAmerican History and CultureUrban, Neighborhood, and Segregation StudiesUrban Planning and GovernanceHistorical Economic and Social StudiesFinancial Crisis of the 21st CenturyMigration, Ethnicity, and EconomyEuropean history and politics