The Unfinished City Denise Mortimore and by contrasting the concepts

and by contrasting the concepts of "stickiness"-aggregating attention in centralized places-with "spreadability"-dispersing content widely through both formal and informal networks

happiness and much more

and his family's move to the city's poorest quarters

triumphs and losses

With an unparalleled depth of coverage and clearly outlined approach

The Unfinished City Denise Mortimore and by contrasting the conceptsThroughout American history, cities have been a powerful source of inspiration and energy, nourishing the spirit of invention and the world of intellect, and fueling movements for innovation and reform. In The Unfinished City, nationally renowned urban scholar Thomas Bender examines the source of Manhattan's influence over American life. The Unfinished City traces the history of New York from its humble regional beginnings to its present global