The City in History

The City in History: Its Origins, its Transformations and its Prospects is a book written by Lewis Mumford.

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  • 1961

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  • The City in History: Its Origins, its Transformations and its Prospects

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Lewis Mumford

Lewis Mumford (October 19, 1895 – January 26, 1990) was an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and influential literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer. Mumford was influenced by the work of...

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  • 1962

National Book Award for Nonfiction Winners

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  • 1962

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