Cities, Culture and Granite

Examining the dysfunctional aspects of North American cities and the ways in which they are ecologically damaging, socially constrictive, and conceptually difficult in terms of uban planning and policy, this book provides evidence that cities are built for human use but often without consideration for the inhabitants. Drawing attention to the general desensitizing that has led to this ineffective approach and providing examples of groups that have transcended the behaviors that these stifling environments suggest, this book reveals how the design of an area discourages casual public contact and damages the effectiveness of local communities.

Author Biography: Edmund P. Fowler is the author of Urban Policy Issues: Canadian Perspectives. He has taught at Glendon College.