This short documentary is part of a series hosted by American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic Lewis Mumford, who was particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture. This episode presents a study of an old but still-growing problem: how to ensure the city is accessible to all without allowing cars to make it congested and uninhabitable.
This short documentary is part of a series hosted by American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic Lewis Mumford, who was particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture. This episode presents a study of an old but still-growing problem: how to ensure the city is accessible to all without allowing cars to make it congested and uninhabitable.
Lewis Mumford on the City, Part 2: The City: Cars or People?, Christopher Chapman, Jean-Claude Chiabaut, Léonard Forest, Bert Haanstra, Robert Humble, Kirk Jones, Derek Knight, Ian MacNeill, Reginald Morris & Bryan Probyn, provided by the National Film Board of Canada