by Jane Jacobs
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“FYI, Jane Jacobs close kin; e.g., The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Wonderful book.”
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Source →“FYI, Jane Jacobs close kin; e.g., The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Wonderful book.”
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See customer reviews on Amazon →Recommended by 8 sources and appears in Art, Architecture, and Architecture.
A direct and fundamentally optimistic indictment of the shortsightedness and intellectual arrogance that has characterized much of urban planning in this century, The Death and Life of Great American Cities has, since its first publication in 1961, become the standard against which all endeavors in that field are measured. In prose of outstanding ...
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Recommended by 8 sources and appears in Art, Architecture, and Architecture.
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“FYI, Jane Jacobs close kin; e.g., The Death and Life of Great American Cities. Wonderful book.”
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Consider Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Recommended by 31 sources.
“Outliers reads like a series of captivating magazine profiles, each unpacking a hidden factor behind extraordinary success. Gladwell’s storytelling makes complex social science accessible, but the book relies on memorable anecdotes rather than offering systematic analysis. The book explores the idea that individual brilliance rarely stands alone; success often hinges on birth dates, cultural legacies, and the 10,000-hour rule. While the narratives are strong, the book overgeneralizes from handpicked examples, leaving skeptical readers questioning the conclusions. It’s most useful as a conversation starter about luck and timing—annoying if you want a rigorous academic treatise or a how-to guide for your own life.”
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