Free Delivery Over $100
|
|
|||
|
||||
OverviewThroughout history, cities have been a powerful source of inspiration and energy, nourishing the spirit of invention and the world of intellect and fuelling movements for innovation and reform. In this text, urban scholar Thomas Bender uses New York City to plumb the source of the city's power and influence in the modern world. Bender traces the history of New York from its humble regional beginnings to its glittering present status on the global map. In a tour that spans neighbourhoods and centuries, he makes a powerful case for the enduring importance of cities in modern life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas BenderPublisher: The New Press Imprint: The New Press Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 20.50cm Weight: 0.531kg ISBN: 9781565847361ISBN 10: 1565847369 Pages: 290 Publication Date: 01 November 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThomas Bender is University Professor of the Humanities at New York University and author of numerous books, including Intellect and Public Life and The Anti-Slavery Debate. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
||||
