The City in History by Lewis Mumford
"The City in History" explores the development of urban life over the course of history. The author provides a comprehensive evaluation of cities from ancient times to the modern era, examining their architectural, social, political, economic, and cultural aspects. The book also offers a critique of the urbanization process, highlighting its negative impact on human life and the environment, while advocating for a human-centered approach to urban planning.
The 1325th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 576-657
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 76th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- National Book Award - Nonfiction (National Book Foundation)
- Select 100 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)