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"No understanding of early twentieth-century political and cultural history will be complete without this thorough account of the Progressive Era's most visible legacy." -- Journal of American History

"The rise of city planning in the United States was tied to several issues and movements that long have concerned historians of environmentalism. Peterson's outstanding account of the birth of city planning therefore ought to be part of all future discussions of environmental activism in the period before World War I." -- Adam Rome, Environmental History

"In this clearly written, meticulously researched, and profusely illustrated monograph, Peterson describes the birth, growth, and decline of city planning in the US." -- Choice

"A terrific book, absolutely essential reading for students and scholars of U.S. planning, urban, and Progressive Era history." -- Christopher Silver, History: Reviews of New Books

"A masterpiece, impeccable in its research and brilliant in its interpretation... an authoritative reference for planning history and a basic resource for planning theory." -- Eugenie L. Birch, Journal of Planning Education and Research

"Taken as a whole, this careful work should please anyone seeking both an aesthetic and social justice perspective. Scholars owe Jon Peterson many thanks for this definitive history of modern American city planning's birth in the Progressive Era." -- John L. Hancock, Planning Perspectives

"Delightfully well written and soundly researched, The Birth of City Planning is essential reading for anyone wishing to gain insight into how we think about American cities." -- Steven J. Hoffman, Urban History

"An excellent piece of research and constitutes a significant contribution to the literature in this field." -- Carlos Nunes Silva, Material Culture

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"Peterson has given us a first-rate account not just of the City Beautiful Movement, but of planning in the U.S., one of the best I have read. He shows his mastery of presenting material in a concise, straightforward manner that is also engaging, filled with nuance, and rich in its depth." -- Richard Longstreth, George Washington University

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In 1916 D. Appleton and Company published one of the first books on city planning ever written in the United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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