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New Books: The Menace of Prosperity
In this episode, we’re speaking with Daniel Wortel-London, author of The Menace of Prosperity: New York City and the Struggle for Economic Development, 1865-1981. In this book, Dr. Wortel-London chronicles how periodic economic crises have shaped New York City’s modern history — and how alternative strategies for sustainable, democratic growth are possible.
The Menace of Prosperity: New York City and the Struggle for Economic Development, 1865–1981, by Daniel Wortel-London. University of Chicago Press, 2025.
Guest
Daniel Wortel-London, Visiting Assistant Professor, History, Bard College
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By Urban Affairs ReviewIn this episode, we’re speaking with Daniel Wortel-London, author of The Menace of Prosperity: New York City and the Struggle for Economic Development, 1865-1981. In this book, Dr. Wortel-London chronicles how periodic economic crises have shaped New York City’s modern history — and how alternative strategies for sustainable, democratic growth are possible.
The Menace of Prosperity: New York City and the Struggle for Economic Development, 1865–1981, by Daniel Wortel-London. University of Chicago Press, 2025.
Guest
Daniel Wortel-London, Visiting Assistant Professor, History, Bard College
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.