{"title":"Robert M. Fogelson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of Robert M. Fogelson, an esteemed author whose contributions to understanding urban development and history have been highly influential. Known for his analytical approach and profound insights into the complexities of city life and infrastructure, Fogelson's books are a must-read for anyone interested in the social sciences and urban studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his many acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eWorking-Class Utopias\u003c\/em\u003e, a pivotal exploration of planned communities meant to provide a higher standard of living for workers. Fogelson meticulously traces the origins and development of these communities while evaluating their impact on the social landscape. His research shines a light on the intersection of economic forces, political decision-making, and community development, enriching our comprehension of societal frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in this collection offers an educational journey through the evolution of cities and the complex factors that shape them. Whether you're a student, an educator, or simply a curious reader drawn to the stories of urban life, Fogelson's works provide a compelling narrative that combines historical context with in-depth analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Robert M. Fogelson's remarkable body of work and gain valuable perspectives on the intricate tapestry of urban environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"working-class-utopias-by-robert-m-fogelson-9780691234748","title":"Working-Class Utopias","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the nation's foremost urban historians traces the history of cooperative housing in New York City from the 1920s through the 1970s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs World War II ended and Americans turned their attention to problems at home, union leaders and other prominent New Yorkers came to believe that cooperative housing would solve the city's century-old problem of providing decent housing at a reasonable cost for working-class families. \u003cem\u003eWorking-Class Utopias\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of this ambitious movement from the construction of the Amalgamated Houses after World War I to the building of Co-op City, the world's largest housing cooperative, four decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Fogelson brings to life a tumultuous era in the life of New York, drawing on a wealth of archival materials such as community newspapers, legal records, and personal and institutional papers. In the early 1950s, a consortium of labour unions founded the United Housing Foundation under the visionary leadership of Abraham E. Kazan, who was supported by Nelson A. Rockefeller, Robert F. Wagner Jr., and Robert Moses. With the help of the state, which provided below-market-rate mortgages, and the city, which granted tax abatements, Kazan's group built large-scale cooperatives in every borough except Staten Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen came Co-op City, built in the Bronx in the 1960s as a model for other cities but plagued by unforeseen fiscal problems, culminating in the longest and costliest rent strike in American history. Co-op City survived, but the United Housing Foundation did not, and neither did the cooperative housing movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorking-Class Utopias\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the housing problem that continues to plague New York and cities across the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855493845228,"sku":"9780691234748","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a626fd80786f834dc268e4f30e8f61c9.jpg?v=1759277395"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-m-fogelson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}