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Triumph of the City
How Urban Spaces Make Us Human
Edward Glaeser · 2011 · 573 pages
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About the book
Edward Glaeser celebrates cities as humanity's greatest invention, presenting evidence of how urban life makes us richer, more innovative and happier. The economist examines the development of metropolises from the earliest civilizations to the modern era, revealing the mechanisms behind their economic and social success.
A passionate argument in favor of urbanism and a refutation of myths about isolation and urban decay, based on rigorous data and engaging stories of cities that transformed the world.
Book details
| Author | Edward Glaeser |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2011 |
| Pages | 573 |
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