The Economy of Cities
| AUTHOR | Jacobs, Jane; Jacobs, Jane |
| PUBLISHER | Vintage (02/12/1970) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Mass Market Paperbound) |
Description
In this book, Jane Jacobs, building on the work of her debut, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, investigates the delicate way cities balance the interplay between the domestic production of goods and the ever-changing tide of imports. Using case studies of developing cities in the ancient, pre-agricultural world, and contemporary cities on the decline, like the financially irresponsible New York City of the mid-sixties, Jacobs identifies the main drivers of urban prosperity and growth, often via counterintuitive and revelatory lessons.
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ISBN-13:
9780394705842
ISBN-10:
039470584X
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Mass Market (Rack) Paperback)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
288
Carton Quantity:
36
Product Dimensions:
4.37 x 0.85 x 7.26 inches
Weight:
0.41 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Business & Economics | Economics - General
Business & Economics | Industries - General
Business & Economics | Economic History
Dewey Decimal:
338.091
Library of Congress Control Number:
00000000
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In this book, Jane Jacobs, building on the work of her debut, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, investigates the delicate way cities balance the interplay between the domestic production of goods and the ever-changing tide of imports. Using case studies of developing cities in the ancient, pre-agricultural world, and contemporary cities on the decline, like the financially irresponsible New York City of the mid-sixties, Jacobs identifies the main drivers of urban prosperity and growth, often via counterintuitive and revelatory lessons.
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