Albuquerque - 2nd Edition by V B Price (Paperback)

About the Book

Updated more than ten years after its initial publication, this impassioned book is more relevant than ever to Albuquerque's future. "Illuminating, provocative. . . . a complex, intelligent study of urbanization through an intimate examination of Albuquerque. . . . an insightful, absorbing book."--El Palacio

Book Synopsis

This impassioned book, both a loving description and a critique, defines urban values in a milieu that is rarely recognized as a city. Updated more than ten years after its initial publication, it is more relevant than ever to Albuquerque's future. A new chapter describes Albuquerque's recent development, placing it in the context of urban growth in the West.

Review Quotes

aCombines poetic sensitivity with a journalistas eye. . . . His suggestions for reasoned, sensible growth are relevant for all cities.a

aIlluminating, provocative. . . . a complex, intelligent study of urbanization through an intimate examination of Albuquerque. . . . an insightful, absorbing book.a

aIn focusing on Albuquerque, Price has done the city an estimable service. For visitors and residents alike he has sorted out the most exciting positive aspects of Albuquerqueas historical and present-day identities. His book can be read with interest and profit by city lovers everywhere, but above all his messages deserve an appreciative, heedful response in this particular place.a

aMakes a case for thoughtful, controlled development, serving as a quiet manifesto urging caring, vigilant citizen involvement in the growth of the city. It is also a concise and accessible presentation of the diverse, delicately balanced forcesacultural, natural, architectural and politicalathat make Albuquerque unique among American cities.a

""Albuquerque" is a fascinating read--so fascinating it will probably be devoured in only one or two marathon reading sessions. When finished, the reader will have much better appreciation of the 'city at the end of the world.'"

"The author's love of this city comes through here, along with cogent description and analysis. This is the seminal work on New Mexico's largest city."

Combines poetic sensitivity with a journalists eye. . . . His suggestions for reasoned, sensible growth are relevant for all cities.

Illuminating, provocative. . . . a complex, intelligent study of urbanization through an intimate examination of Albuquerque. . . . an insightful, absorbing book.

In focusing on Albuquerque, Price has done the city an estimable service. For visitors and residents alike he has sorted out the most exciting positive aspects of Albuquerques historical and present-day identities. His book can be read with interest and profit by city lovers everywhere, but above all his messages deserve an appreciative, heedful response in this particular place.

Makes a case for thoughtful, controlled development, serving as a quiet manifesto urging caring, vigilant citizen involvement in the growth of the city. It is also a concise and accessible presentation of the diverse, delicately balanced forcescultural, natural, architectural and politicalthat make Albuquerque unique among American cities.

Price thinks and cares a lot about Albuquerque. Anyone who shares these qualities should treat him or herself to a copy of this book.

"Combines poetic sensitivity with a journalist's eye. . . . His suggestions for reasoned, sensible growth are relevant for all cities."