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Building Suburbia - Green Fields and Urban Growth, 1820-2000 (Paperback)
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Building Suburbia - Green Fields and Urban Growth, 1820-2000 (Paperback)
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Discovery Miles 4 760
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A lively history of the contested landscapes where the majority of
Americans now live, "Building Suburbia "chronicles two centuries in
the birth and development of America's metropolitan regions.
From rustic cottages reached by steamboat to big box stores at the
exit ramps of eight-lane highways, Dolores Hayden defines seven
eras of suburban development since 1820. An urban historian and
architect, she portrays housewives and politicians as well as
designers and builders making the decisions that have generated
America's diverse suburbs. Residents have sought home, nature, and
community in suburbia. Developers have cherished different dreams,
seeking profit from economies of scale and increased suburban
densities, while lobbying local and federal government to reduce
the risk of real estate speculation. Encompassing environmental
controversies as well as the complexities of race, gender, and
class, Hayden's fascinating account will forever alter how we think
about the communities we build and inhabit.
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