The Death and Life of Great American Cities

by Jane Jacobs
 
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A classic since its publication in 1961, this book is the defintive statement on American cities: what makes them safe, how they function, and why all too many official attempts at saving them have failed.

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  • Media: Paperback Book, 458 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage (December 01, 1992)
  • ISBN-10: 067974195X
  • ISBN-13: 9780679741954
  • Dimensions: 5.1 x 8 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.75 lbs
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