Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States
Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1985
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Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1985396
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 19th-20th Century
1985
Adult
18+ years
1570L
Super Short Summary
In Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States, historian Kenneth T. Jackson analyzes the emergence and rapid popularization of American suburban life through economics, transportation, sociology, and history. The book explores suburban life’s appeal to middle and upper classes, transportation's impact, and post-WWII government programs, while addressing the racial segregation shaped by public housing and immigration trends.
Informative
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Challenging
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Kenneth T. Jackson's Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States is praised for its comprehensive analysis of suburban development in America. It combines historical depth with accessible prose, making complex themes understandable. Critics note, however, that its urban bias may overlook some positive suburban aspects. Overall, it's a scholarly yet readable work.
Who Should Read Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States?
Readers interested in the historical and socio-economic development of American suburbs will find Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States by Kenneth T. Jackson compelling. Similar to works like Jane Jacobs' The Death and Life of Great American Cities, it appeals to those fascinated by urban studies, planning, and American history.
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396
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 19th-20th Century
1985
Adult
18+ years
1570L
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