Bibliograph

Triumph of the city, how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier, Edward L. Glaeser

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Triumph of the city, how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier, Edward L. Glaeser

Language

eng

Bibliography note

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

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Triumph of the city

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

650211168

Responsibility statement

Edward L. Glaeser

Sub title

how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

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

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