The Works

Anatomy of a City

Kate Ascher

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English

Penguin Books
27 November 2007

Architecture; Encyclopaedias & reference works; Urban communities; Central government policies; Urban & municipal planning; Engineering: general

"A fascinating guided tour of the ways things work in a modern city

""It's a rare person who won't find something of interest inThe Works, whether it's an explanation of how a street-sweeper works or the view of what's down a manhole.""-New York Post

Have you ever wondered how the water in your faucet gets there? Where your garbage goes? What the pipes under city streets do? How bananas from Ecuador get to your local market? Why radiators in apartment buildings clang? Using New York City as its point of reference, The Works takes readers down manholes and behind the scenes to explain exactly how an urban infrastructure operates. Deftly weaving text and graphics, author Kate Ascher explores the systems that manage water, traffic, sewage and garbage, subways, electricity, mail, and much more. Full of fascinating facts and anecdotes, The Works gives readers a unique glimpse at what lies behind and beneath urban life in the twenty-first century."

By: Kate Ascher
Imprint: Penguin Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 958g
ISBN: 9780143112709
ISBN 10: 0143112708
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 27 November 2007
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Works: Anatomy of a City

The Works is both a reference guide and a geeky pleasure. <br> - Time Out New York <br><br> It's a rare person who won't find something of interest in The Works , whether it's an explanation of how a street-sweeper works or the view of what's down a manhole. <br> - New York Post