City on the Edge: Buffalo, New York, 1900 - Present - Softcover

Goldman, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591024579 ISBN 13: 9781591024576

Publisher: Prometheus, 2007

Synopsis

BUFFALO, NEW YORK IS ENJOYING A RESURGENCE, AND HAS BECOME A RECOMMENDED TRAVEL DESTINATION. THIS BOOK TELLS THE STORY OF HOW IT GOT HERE.In a sweeping narrative that speaks to the serious student of urban studies as well as the general reader, Mark Goldman tells the story of twentieth-century Buffalo, New York. Goldman covers all of the major developments: · The rise and decline of the city's downtown and ethnic neighborhoods · The impact of racial change and suburbanization· The role and function of the arts in the life of the community· Urban politics, urban design, and city planningWhile describing the changes that so drastically altered the form, function, and character of the city, Goldman, through detailed descriptions of special people and special places, gives a sense of intimacy and immediacy to these otherwise impersonal historical forces. City on the Edge unflinchingly documents and describes how Buffalo has been battered by the tides of history. But it also describes the unique characteristics that have encouraged an innovative cultural climate, including Buffalo's dynamic survival instinct that continues to lead to a surprisingly and inspiringly high quality of community life. Finally, it offers a road map, which-if followed-could point the way to a new and exciting future for this long-troubled city.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Goldman (Buffalo, NY), a successful entrepreneur who has played a major role in revitalizing the cultural life of downtown Buffalo, is the author of City on the Lake: The Challenge of Change in Buffalo, New York.

Review

""Mark Goldman's sprawling, ambitious new book chronicles the disheartening history of the City of Buffalo over the last century. It's a familiar story that Goldman tells in rich―at times dense―detail while illuminating events from the past that are less well known today... At moments...Goldman's prose fairly vibrates with his passion for the city. And the book is thoroughly researched... In writing City on the Edge, Goldman performs a service to his adopted city. The book is a worthwhile read for anyone who―like Goldman―cares deeply about Buffalo and its future.” ―The Buffalo News“The characters are real, their stories are compelling...Goldman offers a roadmap that could point the way to a solid future for this long-troubled city.” ―Western New York Heritage Magazine

Edition details

• Publisher: Prometheus
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1591024579
• ISBN 13: 9781591024576
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 440