Kanigel, Robert
Eyes on the Street
- ISBN 13:
- 9780345803337
- author:
- Kanigel, Robert
- format:
- Paperback (08 Aug 2017)
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 13.18 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Politics Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Jane Jacobs: A Life That Changed Cities. This biography brings to life the remarkable story of Jane Jacobs, a woman who challenged conventional wisdom and transformed our understanding of cities. Through new sources and interviews, Robert Kanigel reveals the complexities and contradictions of Jacobs' life, from her childhood as a curious and independent girl to her later years as a passionate advocate for community-led planning. Jacobs was a prolific writer and activist, whose work continues to influence urban policy today. Her most famous book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities, is still widely read and debated. This biography offers a fresh perspective on Jacobs' life and legacy, shedding light on the many ways in which she challenged the status quo and fought for what she believed in. With its meticulous research and engaging narrative, this biography provides a compelling portrait of a woman who refused to be silenced and continues to inspire new generations of urban thinkers.
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