Urban Process and Power has two chief aims. Firstly; it analyses and explains a century of the production and reproduction of the urban environment in which most of us live. Secondly; the book focuses on recent changes in the control of these processes and the ideology that has brought these changes about. Immense disparities exist between the "best" and the "worst" urban areas in Britain. Why do these differences arise and how are they perpetuated? The author argues that the growth of such inequality is linked to questions of accountability and the increasing erosion of a democratic principle in the urban process.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The Sale of American ArtBy Christian SchlectA solid biography of a woman; who; from the early to middle part of the last century; was at the commercial center of American art.The deceased and almost forgotten Edith Gregor Halpert; an immigrant with drive; is blessed with a thorough and admiring biography by Lindsay Pollock; a knowledgeable writer on things related to the New York art scene.If you want to know more about how a small commercial art gallery actually operated; big money collectors; such as Mrs. Rockefeller and son Nelson; artists; such as Alfred Stieglitz; Georgia OKeefe; and Jacob Lawrence; and such important threads of the art world as early American primitives--buy and read this book.It is a tribute to the power of one focused person; who made a difference in what were hard times for American artists.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A rich account of Edith Halperts life and gallery from behind the scenesBy Nichole BIm not quite finished with this book yet - I am reading it a little at a time over my lunch breaks - but I love it immensely. The detail is amazing; from the many correspondences quoted to the accounting of Halperts inventory of artists and artworks. Im just now getting through Halperts delve into American Folk Art and the purchase of her summer cottage; about halfway through the book. Ms. Pollacks rich account of Halperts life and business is a great read; and I only have two regrets: (1) that I didnt choose art as a career when I was young; and (2) that I will be finished with this book in about two weeks.If you are looking for a quick read about the general life of a gallery owner; move along. Whether you are an artist; gallerist; or simply an appreciator of fine art; this book will transport you to Ediths world of art in New York.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Well written look at an art gallery pioneer.By Jill MeyerArt historian and blogger; Lindsay Pollock; takes a good look at the life and times of Edith Gregor Halpert; a pioneer in the selling of modern American art in the first half of the 20th Century. Born with the new century in Odessa; Edith Halpert emigrated from Russia with her widowed mother and older sister in the year 1906. Settling in New York City; the trio had the usual immigrant troubles; but Edith - a go-getter almost from birth - made her way in the 1910s and 1020s; establishing an art gallery "downtown"; devoted to selling the work of American artists. After marrying and divorcing one such artist; Sam Halpert; Edith spent the remainder of her long life; chasing the artists; the collectors and patrons; and the museums; all of who - together - make the "art world".Edith was helped out early by the patronage of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller - wife of John Jr and mother of Nelson - who saw the value in collecting American art. She was adept at selling and promoting "her" artists even in bad economic times. "The Downtown Gallery" eventually moved "uptown" but never changed its name or its championing of American artists. But after WW2 when a new generation of artists took over the art scene - including Jackson Pollock - Edith Halpert and her gallery were left behind. Her last few years in the business were on a down trend; but she maintained her reputation for presenting good art.Lindsay Pollock - no relation to Jackson; I assume - is an excellent writer. Her biography of Edith Helpert is also an in depth look at the American art scene from 1920 to 1960. Helpert was in the middle of it and Pollock explains it quite well.
