National Book Award Non Fiction Winner
The City in History
by Lewis Mumford
Summary
A sweeping study of the role of the city in human civilization, from ancient times to the modern metropolis. Mumford critiques the dehumanizing aspects of urban sprawl.
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Historical Context & Significance
Mumford's work was a foundational text for the "New Urbanism" movement, warning against the car-centric design of modern American cities.