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Robert Moses and the modern city : the transformation of New York
Title
Robert Moses and the modern city : the transformation of New York / edited by Hilary Ballon and Kenneth T. Jackson.
ISBN
9780393732061 (hardcover)
0393732061 (hardcover)
9780393732436 (paperback)
0393732436 (paperback)
Edition
1st ed.
Published
New York : W. W. Norton & Co., c2007.
Physical Description
336 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, plans ; 27 x 26 cm.
Notes
"This book is published in conjunction with the three-part exhibition 'Robert Moses and the modern city'"--T.p. verso.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
February 19, 2008
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 324-327) and index.
Contents
Robert Moses projects : a portfolio / Andrew Moore
Introduction / Hilary Ballon and Kenneth T. Jackson
Robert Moses and the rise of New York : the power broker in perspective / Kenneth T. Jackson
Equipping the public realm : rethinking Robert Moses and recreation / Marta Gutman
Rebuilding New York in the auto age : Robert Moses and his highways / Owen D. Gutfreund
Robert Moses and urban renewal : the Title I program / Hilary Ballon
Robert Moses, race, and the limits of an activist state / Martha Biondi
Revolt of the urbs : Robert Moses and his critics / Robert Fishman
Robert Moses and city planning / Joel Schwartz
Catalog of built work and projects in New York City, 1934-1968: Pools
Beaches
Neighborhood playgrounds and parks
City parks
Roads and crossings
Housing and urban renewal
Miscellaneous projects.
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