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Building the Ivory Tower

- Universities and Metropolitan Development in the Twentieth Century

About Building the Ivory Tower

Building the Ivory Tower examines the role of American universities as urban developers and their changing effects on cities in the twentieth century. LaDale C. Winling explores philanthropy, real estate investments, architectural landscapes, and urban politics to reckon with the tensions of university growth in our cities.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780812249682
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 264
  • Published:
  • November 10, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 239x169x26 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 566 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 25, 2024

Description of Building the Ivory Tower

Building the Ivory Tower examines the role of American universities as urban developers and their changing effects on cities in the twentieth century. LaDale C. Winling explores philanthropy, real estate investments, architectural landscapes, and urban politics to reckon with the tensions of university growth in our cities.

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