The works : anatomy of a city / Kate Ascher ; researched by Wendy Marech.

Main entry:

Ascher, Kate.

Title & Author:

The works : anatomy of a city / Kate Ascher ; researched by Wendy Marech.

Publication:

New York : Penguin Press, 2005.

Description:

228 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes index.
Moving people : streets, subway, bridges & tunnels -- Moving freight : rail freight, maritime freight, air cargo, markets -- Power : electricity, natural gas, steam -- Communications : telephone, moving the mail, the airwaves -- Keeping it clean : water, sewage, garbage -- The future.

Summary:

An account of the interconnected technology, transportation, and utility systems supporting New York City pairs detailed graphic images with explanations of behind-the-scenes mechanisms and processes for key structures and everyday arenas.

Resources:
Publisher description
Contributor biographical information
Table of contents
Table of contents

ISBN:

1594200718
9781594200717
9780143112709
0143112708

Subject:

City planning.
Infrastructure (Economics)
71.14 urban society.
74.60 physical planning: general.
Infrastruktur
Städtebau

Added entries:

Marech, Wendy.

Anatomy of a city

Holdings:

Location: Library main 243574
Call No.: BIB 173300
Status: Available

Actions:

Add to folder

Request these items

Email this list to yourself (or someone else)

Your folder is empty.

Please complete this form to make a request for consultation. A copy of this list will also be forwarded to you.

Your contact information

First name:

Last name:

Email:

Phone number:

Notes (optional):

We will contact you to set up an appointment. Please keep in mind that your consultation date will be based on the type of material you wish to study. To prepare your visit, we'll need:

— At least 2 weeks for primary sources (prints and drawings, photographs, archival documents, etc.)
— At least 48 hours for secondary sources (books, periodicals, vertical files, etc.)

Back to list

Submit