Author: Paul Banks
Title: Metropolis, or the Destiny of Cities
Description: London, The C. W. Daniel Company, 1930. First edition. Cloth. An interesting work which analyses the role that the city plays in politics, specifically regarding different socio-economic classes, written by Paul Banks. First Edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding. This is a political work on cities and the role they play in socio-economic relationships, as well as the social responsibilities of the upper classes. The author, Paul Banks, states that the book originated as a result of his journeys around England, where he witnessed 'the gay irresponsibility' of London despite obvious financial difficulties. He argues for a 'renewal of culture', in which aristocratic classes must take communal responsibility for the world they live in. Contents include 'The City and the Earth', 'The Soul of Man in the City', 'The Soul of Man in the Country', and 'The Destiny of Metropolis&apos. Two pages of publisher's adverts to rear of text.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding with paper boards. Externally, very smart. Mark to front board left from some sort of sticker and a bit of discolouration to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Metropolis, or the Destiny of Cities Paul Banks political economy political science Paul Banks city London None
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Title: Metropolis, or the Destiny of Cities
Description: London, The C. W. Daniel Company, 1930. First edition. Cloth. An interesting work which analyses the role that the city plays in politics, specifically regarding different socio-economic classes, written by Paul Banks. First Edition. In the publisher's original cloth binding. This is a political work on cities and the role they play in socio-economic relationships, as well as the social responsibilities of the upper classes. The author, Paul Banks, states that the book originated as a result of his journeys around England, where he witnessed 'the gay irresponsibility' of London despite obvious financial difficulties. He argues for a 'renewal of culture', in which aristocratic classes must take communal responsibility for the world they live in. Contents include 'The City and the Earth', 'The Soul of Man in the City', 'The Soul of Man in the Country', and 'The Destiny of Metropolis&apos. Two pages of publisher's adverts to rear of text.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding with paper boards. Externally, very smart. Mark to front board left from some sort of sticker and a bit of discolouration to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Metropolis, or the Destiny of Cities Paul Banks political economy political science Paul Banks city London None
Price: GBP 50.00 = appr. US$ 71.40 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 811D17
- Book number: 811D17
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