Triumph of the city : how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier /
Normal View MARC View ISBD Viewby Glaeser, Edward L.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Penguin Books, (New York :) Physical details: 338 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm. Subject(s): Urbanization. | Cities and towns --Growth. | Urban economics. | Sociology, Urban. Year : 2011
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield High School | 307.76 GLA | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [307]-323) and index.
A pioneering urban economist offers fascinating, even inspiring proof that the city is humanity's greatest invention and our best hope for the future.
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.