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The Politics of Park Design: A History of Urban Parks in America

The Politics of Park Design: A History of Urban Parks in America

By
Galen Cranz
Galen Cranz

Galen Cranz is Associate Professor of Sociology in Architecture at the University of California, Berkeley.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/5469.001.0001
ISBN electronic:
9780262367868
Publication date:
1982
Chapter Contents
Book Chapter

I: Historical Overview of Park Usage

  • Published:
    1982

The Pleasure Ground: 1850-1900

The Reform Park: 1900-1930

The Recreation Facility: 1930-1965

The Open-Space System: 1965 and After

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