

An edition of Borderland (1988)
origins of the American suburb, 1820-1939
By John R. Stilgoe
Publish Date
1988
Publisher
Yale University Press
Language
eng
Pages
360
Description:
This text portrays the American suburbs from their beginnings in the mid-1800s to the onset of World War II and focuses on their appearance, people's reaction to them and their importance to society.
subjects: Suburbs, Landscape, History, Landscapes, Bouwkunst, Histoire, Banlieues, Alltag, Landleben, Sociaal-economische aspecten, Vorort, 19th century, Vorstadt, Voorsteden, Paysage, Suburban life, New York Times reviewed, Landscape assessment
Places: United States
Times: 20th century, 19th century