The Urban Wisdom of Jane Jacobs
Hirt, Sonia / Zahm, Diane
Here for the first time is a thoroughly interdisciplinary and international examination of Jane Jacobs¿s legacy. Together, the editors and contributors highlight the notion that Jacobs¿s influence goes beyond planning to philosophy, economics, sociology and design. They set out to answer such questions as: What explains Jacobs¿s lasting appeal and is it justified? Where was she right and where was she wrong? What were the most important themes...