Cities and Buildings: Skyscrapers, Skid Rows, and Suburbs (Creating the North American Landscape)

Ford, Prof Larry R. R.

ISBN 10: 0801846471 / ISBN 13: 9780801846472

Published by Johns Hopkins University Press (edition Revised ed.), 1994

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cities and Buildings: Skyscrapers, Skid Rows, and Suburbs (Creating the North American Landscape)
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press (edition Revised ed.)
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801846471
• ISBN 13: 9780801846472
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Revised ed.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

In this text, Ford offers an account of the relationship between urban architecture - especially vernacular architecture - and the spatial arrangement and development of cities in North America. From office towers in the central business district to commercial strips in the edge city, Ford shows how changes in the built environment parallel changes in urban economies and human culture. Focusing on ordinary structures rather than famous landmarks, the book aims to provide a guide to understanding the changing character of any urban landscape.

About the Author

Larry R. Ford is Professor in the Department of Geography at San Diego State University.