Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-319) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
This study analyzes five different types of American urban communities to demonstrate the manner in which economic and political power have constructed the urban landscape. It uses such examples as Disneyworld and Henry Ford's industrial complex to show how powerful interests have shaped the land.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Landscapes of power.
International Standard Book Number
0520082885
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Cities and towns-- United States.
Industrial location-- United States.
Regional planning-- United States.
Cities and towns.
Culturele aspecten.
Economic history-- Regional disparities.
Industrial location.
Industriegebieden.
Landinrichting.
Landschappen.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Regional Planning.
Regional planning.
Social conditions
Social Conditions.
Social Sciences.
Sociology & Social History.
Stadsplanning.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
United States, Economic conditions, 1981-Regional disparities.