The Works: Anatomy of a City
by Kate Ascher
Description
An intricately illustrated exploration of the hidden systems that keep a major metropolis alive, this book reveals how streets, subways, bridges, water mains, power grids, sanitation networks, and skyscrapers function together. Through clear explanations, diagrams, maps, and visual cross-sections, it transforms the complex infrastructure of New York City into an accessible and fascinating portrait of urban life. Both informative and visually compelling, the book examines the engineering, organization, and constant motion behind the city’s everyday rhythms—inviting readers to see familiar surroundings in an entirely new way.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Press
Published Jan 1, 2005
228 pages
ISBN: 9781594200717
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First Published
2005
Language
eng
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