Triumph of the City
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| Author | Edward Glaeser |
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| Language | English |
Publication date | February 10, 2011 |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 9781101475676 |
Triumph of the city: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier is a non-fiction book by Edward Glaeser, an American economist and the current Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics at Harvard University.[1]
First published in 2011 by the Penguin Press, the book examines the important role cities play in human progress and prosperity.[2][3]
Triumph of the City is an exploration of the power and significance of cities as engines of innovation, creativity, and wealth creation. Glaeser argues that cities, despite their challenges, are the healthiest, greenest, and culturally and economically richest places to live. He advocates for policies that encourage density and discourage sprawl for the benefit of the environment and the economy.[2]
The book addresses a variety of topics related to urban life, including economic disparity, public health, environmental impact, and architectural preservation. Glaeser uses examples from around the globe to illustrate his points, drawing upon history, economics, and sociology.[4]