Grabar, Henry

Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World

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ISBN 13:
9781984881151
author:
Grabar, Henry
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
21.4 x 14 x 1.9 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Business, Development, Sustainable Development,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£13.51

Description

Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Henry Grabar is a beguiling and absurdly hilarious investigation into the nation's parking crisis. The author, a Slate staff writer, surveys the country's parking landscape, revealing how the compulsion for car storage has exacerbated some of our most acute problems, from housing affordability to the accelerating global climate disaster. Grabar's reportage is a mix of history, politics, and social commentary, shedding light on how parking has become a dominant force in shaping our cities. The result is a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of our car-centric culture and the ways in which we can free our cities from parking's grip. By examining the often-overlooked world of parking, Grabar offers a fresh perspective on the complex issues that shape our urban environments. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in urban studies, sociology, or the impact of modern transportation on our society.

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