New York, Chicago, Los Angeles
Author | : Janet L. Abu-Lughod |
Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages | : 600 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : 0816633363 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780816633364 |
Rating | : 4/5 (364 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis New York, Chicago, Los Angeles by : Janet L. Abu-Lughod
Download or read book New York, Chicago, Los Angeles written by Janet L. Abu-Lughod and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles -- for all their differences, they are quintessentially American cities. They are also among the handful of cities on the earth that can be called "global". Janet L. Abu-Lughod's book is the first to compare them in an ambitious in-depth study that takes into account each city's unique history, following their development from their earliest days to their current status as players on the global stage.