The American City: What Works and What Doesn't
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Summary
The American City: What Works and What Doesn't by Alexander Garvin is a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. This edition is listed as 1995 • McGraw-Hill • 477 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- If you enjoy subtle humor, historical context is woven into the narrative in ways that enrich both plot and character without overwhelming them.
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- If politics make you put a book down, the humor is subtle and may not provide relief from tense material.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780070229198
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780070229198
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