Geographies of New Orleans: Urban Fabrics Before the Storm

by Richard Campanella

"Geographies of New Orleans" integrates hundreds of historical sources with custom-made maps, graphs, photos, and satellite images to explore the intricate urban fabrics of one of the world's most fascinating cities from its fragile deltaic terrain to its striking built environment, from its diverse ethnic makeup to its devastation by Hurricane Katrina.

Genres: Nonfiction, Geography

433 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jacqueline Zimmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written and fascinating infographics. I hope he comes out with an updated edition soon!