Better Places, Better Lives: A Biography of James Rouse [Hardcover]

Joshua Olsen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0874209196 | ISBN-13: 978-0874209198 | Publication Date: April 1, 2004 | Edition: Collector's and

A visionary developer and master planner, James Rouse was a key figure in the story of how and why the United States was built the way it was during the last half century. This engaging biography touches upon all aspects of Rouse's life.

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Review

"James Rouse—realtor, visionary, philanthropist, and urbanist—comes to life on the pages of Joshua Olsen's biography."  —Alexander Garvin, New York City Planning Commission, author, The American City: What Works, What Doesn't

About the Author

Joshua Olsen is a Fulbright Scholar and graduate of Yale University. He works for a development company in Washington, DC.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 367 pages
• Publisher: Urban Land Institute; Collector's and edition (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874209196
• ISBN-13: 978-0874209198
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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