- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; 1 edition (27 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0393732061
- ISBN-13: 978-0393732061
- Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 26.3 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,501,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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[A] stunning portfolio of over 50 pages of large color photographs .seven excellent essays on various aspects of the Moses legacy....an extensive catalog of specific Moses projects, a few never built, including photographs and detailed text focused on site planning, architectural design, and construction history. Urban scholars will be well served by the extensive reference notes, bibliography, and index .This important book deserves a wide audience among urbanists.
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Format:Paperback
Robert Moses and New York City are juxtapositional.Much has been said about Robert Moses impact on the physical character of NYC, some claiming a long lasting beneficial impact; others asserting an egocentric malevolence to get his own way irrespective of whether it was of benefit to the long term urban infrastructure.
This splendid work, whilst containing seven short essays by leading scholars of urban history, also, and most significantly,includes stunning photographs that mark the impact of Moses's many public works and a comprehensive catalogue. of his massive building programme.
The photography, supported by a wealth of illustrations, and views of spectacular models that have not been seen since Moses made them for promotional purposes, enables a formulation of an assessment of whether Robert Moses was a good or bad influence on the NYC that stands today.
This splendid work, whilst containing seven short essays by leading scholars of urban history, also, and most significantly,includes stunning photographs that mark the impact of Moses's many public works and a comprehensive catalogue. of his massive building programme.
The photography, supported by a wealth of illustrations, and views of spectacular models that have not been seen since Moses made them for promotional purposes, enables a formulation of an assessment of whether Robert Moses was a good or bad influence on the NYC that stands today.
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A modern take on the metropolis that Moses crafted
19 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
The Power Broker (another prominent work on Moses) is a product of the 1970s pessimism concerning the death of the city, saying that Moses helped bring about the downfall experienced in 1974 when the book was published. In Ballon's book, we have the experience that 30 years of hindsight provides, and the tone is radically different Ballon and other essayists provide a more modern insight to Moses and his achievements. Do not be fooled, this is not a coffee table book, but almost a text book for urban planners on the practices employed by Moses. The book was inspired by the museum exhibits going on currently in New York City concerning Moses and his works, and is an excellent supplement to them. If you are interested in NYC, public works, or Urban History- this is a must buy, and will become more important as time wears on.
I also recommend The Power Broker and Moses' own book Public Works: A Dangerous Trade
I also recommend The Power Broker and Moses' own book Public Works: A Dangerous Trade
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Master Map
1 April 2008
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Unfortunately, the essays are a bit of a drudge, but the book itself is definitive, and as a life long NY City resident I must admit - absolutely dazzling. Its less about Robert Moses, more about his hand over projects that involved countless talented Americans. Learn about highways never built, public parks on the grandest of scales, and how to clear a city slum via Title 1. You thought you knew NY City, and perhaps were even sure Manhattan was all you would ever need to know. This book shows the sophisticated development of Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and The Bronx, as well as their more popular and over crowded, smaller brother. Simply amazing.
13 of 19 people found the following review helpful
ITS A WONDER HE DID NOT TRY TO PART THE EAST RIVER
22 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
Now this man had POWER. It is amazing how much control he had over the building of infastructure in NYC, he was the first and last word. He was like a 20th century Baron Hausemann. This book is well written and scholarly and frankly just fascinating. I saw a documentary on Robert Moses one time and was just blown away at his hubris and power. His reign over NYC spanned several powerful mayors and to this day no person has ever had so much power of the cities infrastructure. Great book, highly recommended.
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