Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.
Contents
Urban areas -- Everyday needs -- Being big -- Districts and zones -- Welcome to Houston -- The industrial area -- A city at work -- The working day -- On the move -- Home life -- Under control -- Changing lifestyle -- Industry round the world -- Facts and figures.
Summary
Life in an Industrial City looks at everyday life in cities that have grown up around a particular industry. Most people in these cities work in factories, warehouses, ports, airports, or transportation. This book focuses on Houston, Texas, and looks at how people live, work, and relax in the industrial part of the city. It also highlights the problems of a big industrial city, and compares Houston to similar cities around the world.