Atlas of Cities United States from the foundational cities of

from the foundational cities of Greece and Rome to the "smart" cities of today

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This innovative book for younger readers is packed with city facts

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a "book of the year" in multiple newspapers

Atlas of Cities United States from the foundational cities ofA unique, stunningly illustrated look at the origins, development, and future prospects of cities More than half the world's population lives in cities, and that proportion is expected to rise to three quarters by 2050. Urbanization is a global phenomenon, but the way cities are developing, the experience of city life, and the prospects for the future of cities vary widely from region to region. The Atlas of Cities presents a unique taxonomy of cities