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Why Place Matters — The New Atlantis
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An anthology of essays exploring the contemporary problems of place and placelessness in American society.
Why Place Matters - The New Atlantis Why Place Matters Geography, Identity, and Civic Life in Modern America Wilfred M. McClay and Ted V. McAllister Contemporary American society, with its emphasis on mobility and economic progress, all too often loses sight of the importance of a sense of “place” and community. Appreciating place is essential for building the strong local communities that cultivate civic engagement, public leadership, and many of the other goods that contribute to a flourishing human life. Do we, in losing our places, lose the crucial basis for healthy and resilient individua
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