Cities of the Mind,

Abstract

A discussion is made of the nature and sources of the urban crisis, a debate which has often been called a national sport, particularly appealing to amateur humanitarians, social scientists, journalists, and embattled mayors. It is, the author claims, an intriguing controversy characterized by ingenuous or fanciful theory, provocative insights, and sharp rebuttals. The main fascination appears to be that so many people can look at the same reality and discover so many different causes and dynamics -- always with considerable conviction that one favored explanation can solve the puzzle.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
ADA032176

Entities

People

  • Douglas Yates

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dynamics
  • Scientists

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies