Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of its initial publication, this
special edition of Jane Jacobs's masterpiece, The Death and Life of Great
American Cities, features a new Introduction by Jason Epstein, the book's
original editor, who provides an intimate perspective on Jacobs herself and
unique insights into the creation and lasting influence of this classic.
The Death and Life of Great American Cities was described by The New York Times
as perhaps the most influential single work in the history of town planning. . .
. It] can also be seen in a much larger context. It is first of all a