the transformation of New York Ballon, Hilary 1956-2017 editor Jackson, Kenneth T. 1939- editor text bibliography nyu New York W. W. Norton & Co. c2007 2007 1st ed. monographic eng 336 pages : illustrations (some col.), maps, plans ; 26 cm. Robert Moses & the Modern City re-examines the life and work of Robert Moses, who dominated New York City urban planning and development from the 1930s to the 1960s. The book offers a balanced and richly illustrated perspective that goes beyond the polarized views of Moses as either a visionary builder or a destructive force. The essays highlight Moses’s ambitious building programs, including vast park systems, iconic bridges, and extensive highways, which shaped the city’s modern infrastructure. The book critically addresses the social consequences of Moses’s projects, such as the displacement of communities during urban renewal. Through archival photographs and models, readers gain visual insight into Moses’s transformative impact and the scale of his work. The editors and contributors provide a scholarly reassessment, situating Moses’s legacy within broader urban history and planning debates. Overall, the book serves as both a tribute and a critique, reflecting the complexity of Moses’s influence on New York’s development. edited by Hilary Ballon and Kenneth T. Jackson. "This book is published in conjunction with the three-part exhibition 'Robert Moses and the modern city'"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 324-327) and index. n-us-ny Moses, Robert 1888-1981 City planners New York (State) New York History 20th century Exhibitions Urbanistas Historia Nueva York (Estados Unidos) Siglo XX Exposiciones Municipal officials and employees New York (State) New York History 20th century Exhibitions Funcionarios y empleados municipales Nueva York (Estados Unidos) Public works New York (State) New York History 20th century Exhibitions Obras públicas Nueva York (Estados Unidos) Historia Siglo XX New York (N.Y.) History 20th century Exhibitions Nueva York (Estados Unidos) Historia Siglo XX NA 9085 R639 2007 711/.4092 9780393732436 (paperback) 0393732436 (paperback) 2006037123 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip074/2006037123.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip074/2006037123.html DLC 061107 20260210133051.0 14626690 eng