Glaeser, Edward L. 1967-

Triumph of the city : how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier / Edward Glaeser. - New York : Penguin Books, 2012, c2011. - 338 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [307]-323) and index.

Our urban species -- What do they make in Bangalore? -- Why do cities decline? -- What's good about slums? -- How were the tenements tamed? -- Is London a luxury resort? -- What's so great about skyscrapers? -- Why has sprawl spread? -- Is there anything greener than blacktop? -- How do cities succeed? -- Flat world, tall city.

A pioneering urban economist offers fascinating, even inspiring proof that the city is humanity's greatest invention and our best hope for the future.

ISBN: 9780143120544 (pbk.) 0143120549 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Urbanization.
Cities and towns--Growth.
Urban economics.
Sociology, Urban.

Dewey Class. No.: 307.76