Praise for Dolores Hayden's
Building Suburbia
"An engaging and richly illustrated account [that] makes a landmark contribution to this literature."
–The Nation "Important. . . . Inviting and lucid. . . . [Hayden] shows us that it was not inevitable that our space turned out quite this way."
–Newsweek "Provocative. . . . Well worth reading."
–Detroit Free Press "A rich and rewarding book with new and original material and surprising insights. . . . Beautiful and accessible writing . . . fascinating historical narratives. . . . Unlike most commentators, Hayden goes beyond analysis to propose solutions. . . . A welcome and significant addition."
–Constructs "A lively and informative overview of the American mania for suburban living. . . . Fascinating."
–Audubon Naturalist News "A fascinating book, as well as an important one."
–Tulsa World