Wrestling with Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took On New York's Master Builder and Transformed the American City
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Wrestling with Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took On New York's Master Builder and Transformed the American City
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Robert Moses offers a critical response to Robert A. Caro's biography, disputing the portrayal of his public service, addressing inaccuracies, and defending his contributions to urban development in New York.
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