“john r stilgoe”

An engaging and delightfully illustrated account of the impact of railroads on the American built environment and on American culture from the last decades of the nineteenth century to the 1930's.... More

This fascinating 'prehistory' of the American suburb traces its evolution from the mid-1800s to the onset of World War II. Using a rich array of contemporary written and pictorial sources, prize-winning historian John R. Stilgoe guides us through the early suburbs of Manhattan, Boston, Chicago, and ... More

As striking in its originality as it is revealing, this fascinating pocket history of the American landscape dissects our visual surroundings, transforming the way we see everything--from the electrical grid over our heads to old railroad lines, from fences and lawns to main streets, malls, and empt... More

Renowned and respected family psychologist John Rosemond blames child-centered parenting books from recent decades for creating a generation of dependent, often defiant children. He sets the record straight in "The New Six-Point Plan for Raising Happy, Healthy Children," an updated version of his hi... More

""Lifeboat" is a fascinating and meticulously researched work to be enjoyed by seafarers and history buffs alike." -- Linda Greenlaw, author of "The Lobster Chronicles" and T "he Hungry Ocean ""Stilgoe has written a book that examines situations of such fear, despair, physical danger, and mental tor... More

Stilgoe picks up where his acclaimed work "Metropolitan Corridor" left off, carrying his ideas about the spatial consequences of railways up to the present moment. Arguing that the train is returning, the author posits a future for railways as powerful shapers of American life. Illustrated.... More

In this enchanting, handsomely illustrated book, John R. Stilgoe takes us on a tour of the seacoast, evoking its sights, sounds, and textures and showing how it illuminates issues of landscape and American culture.... More