Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier

by Edward L. Glaeser

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Shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Best Book of the Year Award in 2011

"A masterpiece." --Steven D. Levitt, coauthor of Freakonomics
"Bursting with insights." --The New York Times Book Review
A pioneering urban economist presents a myth-shattering look at the majesty and greatness of cities

America is an urban nation, yet cities get a bad rap: they're dirty, poor, unhealthy,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0143120549

ISBN13:9780143120544

Release Date:January 2012

Publisher:Penguin Books

Length:368 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Business & Investing City Planning & Urban Development Economics History Human Geography Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Urban Urban & Regional Urban Planning & Development World

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