The Works: Anatomy Of A City

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I'm currently reading one of the most fascinating books I've ever read, "The Works, Anatomy Of A City" , by Kate Ascher

I HIGHLY reccomend it, and know that many members of this forum would enjoy this book that goes in depth to describe NYC's infastructure using comprehensive text, richly detailed illuistrations, and other graphics. It explains how the subway works, going in depth as to describe the work cars the subway uses. It tells you everything you wanted to know about the sanitation and 911 systems. How the sewer plants work, the types of trucks the sanitation department uses, how snow is cleared, and on and on...this book has it all!

I can't say it enough-this book is EXTREMLY detailed and goes in depth on all the subjects mentioned below. The awesome illustrations and the layout of the book make it fun and easy to read.

It's also a great learning tool for emergency services workers.

Read more about it:

http://x635.blogspot.com/2007/05/works-anatomy-of-city.html

The book is divided into the following chapters

Moving People

-Streets

-Subways

-Bridge And Tunnels

Moving Freight

-Rail Freight

-Maritime Freight

-Air Cargo

-Markets

Power

-Electricity

-Natural Gas

-Steam

Communications

-Telephone

-Moving The Mail

-The Airwaves

Keeping It Clean

-Water

-Sewage

-Garbage

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