Empire on the Hudson - (Columbia History of Urban Life) by Jameson Doig (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Doig traces the evolution of the Port Authority from the battles leading to its creation in 1921 through its conflicts with the railroads and its expansion to build bridges and tunnels for motor vehicles. Chronicling the adroit maneuvers that led the Port Authority to take control of the region's airports and seaport operations, build the largest bus terminal in the nation, and construct the World Trade Center, Doig reveals the rise to power of one of the world's largest specialized regional governments.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Doig traces the evolution of the Port Authority from the battles leading to its creation in 1921 through its conflicts with the railroads and its expansion to build bridges and tunnels for motor vehicles. Chronicling the adroit maneuvers that led the Port Authority to take control of the region's airports and seaport operations, build the largest bus terminal in the nation, and construct the World Trade Center, Doig reveals the rise to power of one of the world's largest specialized regional governments.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A fascinating organizational biography...For its behind-the-scenes views of two of the New York area's vital public structures, the George Washington Bridge and the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the book deserves a permanent place in every construction and engineering library.--Engineering News Record<br><br>Doig's precision and thoroughness are valuable. His passion for the role of public building in urban life... is evident.... He writes with a detachment that gives him an authority over the subject matter.--New York Review of Books<br><br>This stirring, keenly-written history is filled with insiders'details and jousts with mayors, governors, and even a president.--Political Science Quarterly<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Jameson W. Doig is professor of politics and public affairs in the Politics Department and Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University. His previous books include <i>New York: The Politics of Urban Regional Development</i> (with Michael N. Danielson) and <i>Leadership and Innovation: A Biographical Perspective on Entrepreneurs in Government</i> (with Erwin C. Hargrove).
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