On the Nature of Cities

<p>Kenneth Schneider's achievement . . . is to have written a highly intelligent book that is at the same time both stimulating and readable---a rare occurrence. Overall this is one of the most thought-provoking books that I have read on our modern business-created society and the individual's place within this society.<br><i>R. Joseph Monsen</i><br>University of Washington</p><p>It is a very good book indeed. . .Schneider has managed to choose most of the basic issues confronting our political order: these are the issues people ought to be thinking about. He has also managed to infuse each one with a high ethical content---something quite rare in the ordinary approach to these topics. The result is a serious informed discussion that often achieves the level of what in olden times was honorably known as 'practical philosophy.' . . . There is an inarticulate demand for just this sort of thing.<br><i>Harvey Wheeler</i><br>Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions</p><p>The book reflects the author's unusual breadth of interest and reading and his uncommon ability to synthesize. His topic is significant. . . . He also shows insight into some complex and important problems. I was especially impressed by his reflections on the notion of community.<br><i>Raymond Baumhart S. J</i>.