John Nolen and the Metropolitan Landscape.

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""A model city, the hope of democracy""--John Nolan on his suggested plans for Madison, WisconsinThis book connects John Nolen's political and social visions with his design proposals by analyzing his extensive writings, personal correspondence and some of his most significa...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Beck, Jody
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013.
Subjects:
Nolen, John, > 1869-1937.
Nolen, John, > 1869-1937
City planner > United States > Biography.
Landscape architects > United States > Biography.
City planning > United States.
Architectes paysagistes > États-Unis > Biographies.
ARCHITECTURE > Landscape.
GARDENING > Garden Design.
GARDENING > Landscape.
City planning
Landscape architects
United States
Biographies
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; John Nolen and The Metropolitan Landscape; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of illustrations; 1. John Nolen in context; 2. Seeking a wider and more useful life; 3. A model city, the hope of democracy; 4. Modern city planning principles and local happiness; 5. Better planning, better organization, better control; 6. The problem with practical arguments; Bibliography; Index.

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