Building the ivory tower : universities and metropolitan development in the twentieth century LaDale C. Winling
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TextSeries: Politics and culture in modern AmericaPublication details: Philadelphia : PENN, c2018.Description: 251 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 9780812249682
- Community and college -- Case studies -- History -- 20th century -- United States
- University towns -- Economic aspects -- 20th century -- Case studies
- Cities and towns -- Case studies -- Growth -- History -- 20th century -- United States
- Cities and towns -- Effects of technological innovations on -- Case studies -- History -- 20th century -- United States
- Land use -- Case studies -- History -- 20th century -- United States
- 378.103 WI BU
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 378.103 WI BU (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | May2018 | T0059680 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Building the Ivory Tower examines the role of American universities as urban developers and their changing effects on cities in the twentieth century. LaDale C. Winling explores philanthropy, real estate investments, architectural landscapes, and urban politics to reckon with the tensions of university growth in our cities.
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