It’s well-written, sliding casually between research findings, the historical literature, journalistic observations from across the globe and personal experience. But for better or worse ... the book is a perfect example of a genre I’ve taken to calling the 'liberal problems and policies tour.' In these books, you are first presented with evidence that the problem exists ... Finally, you’re introduced to policies that, if implemented, would make things better ... I can imagine Knowles convincing some readers that yes, something must be done. But how? We could cross our fingers and hope that American legislators will soon... start acting more like Parisian ones, at least on transit issues. But for more useful, realistic answers, readers will have to look elsewhere.
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