The Anxious City

The Anxious City English Urbanism in the Late Twentieth Century

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the recent history of urban life. It argues that the contemporary city is uniquely anxious, caught between nostalgia for the past, and uncertainty about the future. At a crucial moment in the history of the city, it cuts through the urban propaganda spread by architects and politicians. This study will be of interest to students and practitioners alike.
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