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Eyes on the Street

the life of Jane Jacobs
Pages
482
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

This biography delves into the impactful life of Jane Jacobs, a renowned activist and author whose seminal work, 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities,' reshaped urban planning. It details her efforts in saving neighborhoods, halting expressways, and engaging in countless debates, often leading to her arrest. The narrative explores her profound influence on urban development and societal thought.

About the author

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Robert Kanigel

Robert Kanigel is an American biographer and science writer, known as the author of seven books and more than 400 articles, essays, and reviews. --Wikipedia Photo Attribution: SarahBea at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons