Book Launch & Celebration: Genius of Common Sense

by calendar on June 7, 2009

When
June 16, 2009   6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where
Municipal Art Society
457 Madison Av. (at 51st St.)
Manhattan
Cost
Free.
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Reservations suggested. RSVP online or call 212-935-2075.
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"An absorbing story of a woman of genius, leadership, courage and imagination who changed the thinking of the world. Though written for younger readers, older ones also will enjoy reading about this remarkable person whose intellect and battles made American cities more civilized and humane places to live." — Nicholas von Hoffman

This is the first book to introduce young people – ages 10 to 100 – to activist and author Jane Jacobs. In words and pictures, Genius of Common Sense: Jane Jacobs and the Story of The Death and Life of Great American Cities follows Jacobs from her Scranton childhood through her ground-breaking work and battles to save New York neighborhoods. Introduction by Roberta Brandes Gratz; remarks by authors Glenna Lang & Marjory Wunsch, and Nicholas O'Han, urban studies director, Elisabeth Irwin High School. Published by David R. Godine. On display: Robert Otter's stunning 1960s photos of New York.