Economy of Cities, The
Jacobs, Jane
Published by Random House, 1969
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Book is in excellent condition with brown cloth HB covers, gilt print at spine, tinted page ends at top. As new in every respect: binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows faded spine, small stains mild edge wear, 1/4" tear top spine, not price clipped. Publisher's page reads "First Printing" at top. Economic theory arguing cities are prerequisite for rural economies rather than reverse, with explosive growth deriving from urban import replacement when cities begin locally producing formerly imported goods, using case studies including Tokyo bicycle factories, ancient pre-agricultural cities, and declining contemporary cities. Keywords: Import Replacement, Urban Growth, Rural Economy, Local Production, Export Markets, City Diversity, Tokyo Bicycles, Economic Theory, Agriculture Depends, New Work Added. Seller Inventory # 160512
Bibliographic Details
Title: Economy of Cities, The
Publisher: Random House
Publication Date: 1969
Binding: Hard Cover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.