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Cuatro entrevistas

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2019144 pagesEditorial Gustavo Gili S.L.

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This collection presents four interviews with Jane Jacobs, a highly influential urban planner and activist. Jacobs shares her insights on cities, economics, and community development, offering a deeper understanding of her groundbreaking ideas and their continued relevance.

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Jane Jacobs (born Jane Butzner; May 4, 1916 – April 25, 2006) was a Canadian and American journalist, author, and activist best known for her influence on urban studies. Her influential book The Death and Life of Great American Cities (1961) argued that urban renewal did not respect the needs of most city-dwellers. The book also introduced sociology concepts such as "eyes on the street" and "social capital". Jacobs was well known for organizing grassroots efforts to protect existing neighbo...

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Book cover of Cuatro entrevistas