This book of essays about the plight of America's cities was organized by the former Mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Henry Cisneros, before he was named President Clinton's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Some of America's leading urban experts argue that Americans must recognise that the fate of its cities and the future of its civilizations are inextricably linked. The authors assess the problems of cities' shrinking economic base, rising minority populations and decreasing government aid. They propose practical ...
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This book of essays about the plight of America's cities was organized by the former Mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Henry Cisneros, before he was named President Clinton's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Some of America's leading urban experts argue that Americans must recognise that the fate of its cities and the future of its civilizations are inextricably linked. The authors assess the problems of cities' shrinking economic base, rising minority populations and decreasing government aid. They propose practical ideas to rebuild urban infrastructure and rethink justice systems and Government. This book is intended for anyone concerned about how to save the cities.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Hardback, Near Fine in a Near Fine to Fine DJ, 1st edition; trace of slight wear to DJ and DJ edges, no names or internal markings. Book examines the plight and tries to bring solutions to the problems faced by America's cities and urban areas, 8vo., 367 pages.,
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Fine in fine jacket. Each chapter by a different author. 367 pages, 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: W. W. Norton & Compay, (1993). First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition (stated). An examination of the plight of America's cities and suburbs and their historical genesis, offering solutions and pathways to improvement-involving much discussion on population growth, economic change, the role of government both city, state, and national, citizens and their own duties, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, charts, bibliography, notes, indexed, 367pp. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. (metropolitan areas, cities and towns) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Very good. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.
