The Unheavenly City by Edward C. Banfield
The Nature and Future of Our Urban Crisis
"The Unheavenly City" is a sociological analysis of urban life in the United States during the mid-20th century. The book examines the problems faced by cities and their residents, including poverty, crime, and racial tensions. The author argues that these issues are largely due to cultural and behavioral differences among social classes rather than economic inequality. He suggests that long-term planning and delayed gratification, traits more common in higher social classes, lead to better outcomes than the short-term focus often seen in lower social classes. The book's controversial views sparked debates about urban policy and social inequality.
The 2617th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 264
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 37th on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)