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Triumph of the city : how our greatest invention makes us richer, smarter, greener, healthier, and happier /

Un economista urbano pionero ofrece una prueba fascinante e incluso inspiradora de que la ciudad es el mayor invento de la humanidad y nuestra mejor esperanza para el futuro.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Glaeser, Edward L. (Edward Ludwig), 1967- (autor)
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Our urban species
  • What do they make in Bangalore?
  • Why do cities decline?
  • What's good about slums?
  • How were the tenements tamed?
  • Is London a luxury resort?
  • What's so great about skyscrapers?
  • Why has sprawl spread?
  • Is there anything greener than blacktop?
  • How do cities succeed?
  • Flat world, tall city.