In this indispensable book, urban visionary Jane Jacobs argues that as agrarianism gives way to a technology-based future, we’re at risk of cultural collapse. Jacobs—renowned author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities and The Economy of Cities—pinpoints five pillars of our culture that are in serious decay: community and family; higher education; the effective practice of science; taxation, and government; and the self-regulation of the learned professions. The corrosion of these pillars, Jacobs argues, is linked to societal ills such as environmental crisis, racism, and the growing gulf between rich and poor. But this is a hopeful book as well as a warning. Drawing on a vast frame of reference—from fifteenth-century Chinese shipbuilding to Ireland’s cultural rebirth—Jacobs suggests how the cycles of decay can be arrested and our way of life renewed. Invigorating and accessible, Dark Age Ahead is not only the crowning achievement of Jane Jacobs’ career, but one of the most important works of our time.
Dark Age Ahead
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Author: Jacobs, Jane
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781400076703
Details:
Author: Jacobs, Jane
Brand: Vintage
Color: Burgundy/maroon
Edition: Illustrated
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 256
Release Date: 17-05-2005
Part Number: 9781400076703
Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781400076703
