Modern Mobility Aloft: Elevated Highways, Architecture, and Urban Change in Pre-Interstate America

Autor*innen

• Amy D. Finstein

Parameter

• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geografie
• Historisches Thema
• Karten & Reisen
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte

Mehr zum Buch

Focusing on the architectural significance of elevated highways, the book delves into how American cities utilized these structures to symbolize growth and modernization before the Interstate highway system. It examines the cultural and urban implications of these engineering feats, highlighting their role in shaping city landscapes and reflecting societal aspirations during a transformative period in urban development.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Hardcover