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Cover of The Works: Anatomy of a City by Kate Ascher

The Works

Anatomy of a City

2007·240 pages·Nonfiction

A behind-the-scenes account of the interconnected technology, transportation, and utility systems supporting New York City pairs detailed graphic images with accessible explanations of behind-the-scenes mechanisms and processes for key structures and everyday arenas.

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The Works

Anatomy of a City

Year

2007

Pages

240

Type

Nonfiction

Description

A behind-the-scenes account of the interconnected technology, transportation, and utility systems supporting New York City pairs detailed graphic images with accessible explanations of behind-the-scenes mechanisms and processes for key structures and everyday arenas.

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