47 pages 1 hour read

William Cronon

Nature's Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991

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William Cronon’s Nature’s Metropolis is widely commended for its innovative examination of Chicago's environmental history and its role in America's economic expansion. Critics praise Cronon’s interdisciplinary approach and prose, yet some find the narrative dense and overly detailed. Overall, it's a significant contribution to urban and environmental historiography.

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Who Should Read Nature's Metropolis?

A history enthusiast or urban studies scholar intrigued by the interplay between environment and economy would relish Nature's Metropolis by William Cronon. Fans of The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs or The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson may find it equally captivating for its insightful take on Chicago's transformation.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Business / Economics
Urban Development
Themes
Natural World: Environment
Society: Colonialism
Society: Economics
Genre
American Literature