Author : Richard Lawton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471947042
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Rise and Fall of Great Cities by : Richard Lawton
Download or read book The Rise and Fall of Great Cities written by Richard Lawton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1993-11-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great cities of Europe and North America experienced unparalleled growth in the late 19th century and first three quarters of the 20th century on the basis of mercantile and industrial prosperity. Suddenly, as economic structures and urban functions have changed, the role of the city has dramatically altered, with sometimes painful consequences for urban populations, fabric and economies.