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Author:

Light, Jennifer S., 1971-

Title:

The nature of cities : ecological visions and the American urban professions, 1920-1960 / Jennifer S. Light.

Publisher:

Johns Hopkins University Press,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

x, 310 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Urban renewal--United States--History--20th century.
Conservation of natural resources--United States--History--20th century.
Social sciences--United States--History--20th century.
Real estate business--United States--History--20th century.
City planning--United States--History--20th century.
Chicago (Ill.)--History--20th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 179-298) and index.

Contents:

Revisiting American antiurbanism -- The city is an ecological community -- The city is a national resource -- A life cycle plan for Chicago -- From natural law to state law -- A nation of renewable cities -- From ecology to system.

ISBN:

0801891361 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780801891366 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)232922025

LCCN:

2008028732

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)