Building new york's sewers: the evolution of mechanisms of urban management
Auteur :
Goldman, Joanne Abel
Éditeur :
Goldman, Joanne Abel
ISBN :
9781557530950
Date de publication :
30 avr. 1997
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
544 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This study examines the conditions, constraints, and concerns of the New York City government during the first half of the 19th century. It highlights the decisions made concerning wastewater disposal and reflects 19th century notions of disease, the environment, and city responsibility.