{"title":"Nicholas Dagen Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Nicholas Dagen Bloom, a distinguished author known for his profound exploration of American urban history. His books provide a captivating look into the development, triumphs, and challenges of urban transit systems in the United States. With titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Great American Transit Disaster\u003c\/em\u003e, Bloom delves into the intricate history of public transportation, offering readers an in-depth understanding of its impact on society, economy, and city landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you will find meticulously researched narratives that unravel the complexities of urban planning and transit failures. Bloom's engaging writing style and thorough analysis make these books essential reading for anyone interested in the fields of history, urban studies, and public policy. Whether you are a seasoned historian or a curious newcomer, Nicholas Dagen Bloom's works promise to enrich your knowledge and spark deeper discussions about the past and future of urban transit in America.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-great-american-transit-disaster-by-nicholas-dagen-bloom-9780226824406","title":"The Great American Transit Disaster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA potent re-examination of America’s history of public disinvestment in mass transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany a scholar and policy analyst has lamented American dependence on cars and the corresponding lack of federal investment in public transportation throughout the latter decades of the twentieth century. But as Nicholas Dagen Bloom shows in \u003ci\u003eThe Great American Transit Disaster\u003c\/i\u003e, our transit networks are so bad for a very simple reason: we wanted it this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on Baltimore, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and San Francisco, Bloom provides overwhelming evidence that transit disinvestment was a choice rather than destiny. He pinpoints three major factors that led to the decline of public transit in the United States: municipal austerity policies that denied most transit agencies the funding to sustain high-quality service; the encouragement of auto-centric planning; and white flight from dense city centres to far-flung suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bloom makes clear, these local public policy decisions were not the product of a nefarious auto industry or any other grand conspiracy—all were widely supported by voters, who effectively shut out options for transit-friendly futures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this book, Bloom seeks not only to dispel our accepted transit myths but hopefully to lay new tracks for today’s conversations about public transportation funding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000783388908,"sku":"9780226824406","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20472343482268.jpg?v=1763304428"},{"product_id":"the-great-american-transit-disaster-by-nicholas-dagen-bloom-9780226836621","title":"The Great American Transit Disaster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA potent re-examination of America's history of public disinvestment in mass transit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany a scholar and policy analyst has lamented American dependence on cars and the corresponding lack of federal investment in public transportation throughout the latter decades of the twentieth century. But as Nicholas Dagen Bloom shows in \u003cem\u003eThe Great American Transit Disaster\u003c\/em\u003e, our transit networks are so bad for a very simple reason: we wanted it this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on Baltimore, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and San Francisco, Bloom provides overwhelming evidence that transit disinvestment was a choice rather than destiny. He pinpoints three major factors that led to the decline of public transit in the United States: municipal austerity policies that denied most transit agencies the funding to sustain high-quality service; the encouragement of auto-centric planning; and white flight from dense city centres to far-flung suburbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bloom makes clear, these local public policy decisions were not the product of a nefarious auto industry or any other grand conspiracy—all were widely supported by voters, who effectively shut out options for transit-friendly futures. 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