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New Orleans: The Making of an Urban Landscape [Paperback]

Peirce F. Lewis (Author)
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ISBN-10: 1930066104 | ISBN-13: 978-1930066106 | Publication Date: April 1, 2003 | Edition: second edition
The second edition of Peirce Lewis' classic book on the legendary city, its social and natural geography.

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"Peirce Lewis's New Orleans is the best introduction in print to any American city." -- Paul Groth, University of California, Berkeley

"Peirce Lewis's long overdue second edition is just as pleasurable to read as the original." -- Craig E. Colten, Louisiana State University --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Peirce F. Lewis, former President of the Association of American Geographers and Professor of Geography Emeritus at the Pennsylvania State University, has published widely on the American landscape. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Center for American Places (D); second edition edition (April 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1930066104
  • ISBN-13: 978-1930066106
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.1 x 1 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans- The Making of An Urban Landscape, September 23, 2009
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If only there was a book like this written for every major city. This book covers all of the contexts of the city; geological, topographical, sociological, and economical. It is wonderful to know how this precious city developed and struggled since its birth. Pierce Lewis writes wih a sense of humor that makes this read easy and enjoyable.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Questions, October 9, 2010
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Reading that Starr fellows review raised some questions for me about this book. Does this book really suggest that New Orleans is an expression of baby boomer identity or "distemper"? My God, a city an expression of a recent generation? This is absurd. Let me guess, Starr is a boomer who is in love with himself. Gives me second thoughts about buying the book.
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5 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans-Making An Urban Landscape, September 21, 2005
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New Orleans is an "inevitable city on an impossible
site" is what Pierce Lewis said in his book Making Of An Urban Landscape.

I would add to that "an inevitable party on an impossible site by illicite and illogical people.'

Most of what is there now was not there prior to WWII. The early settlers (1699) understood the land and built appropriately.

If anyone is to blame it is the French! But it is a most wonderful book about the growth and development of a wonderful city.

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