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Synopsis:

This study examines the conditions, constraints, and concerns of the New York City government during the first half of the 19th century. It highlights the decisions made concerning wastewater disposal and reflects 19th century notions of disease, the environment, and city responsibility.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Acknowledgments
Maps
INTRODUCTION Prologue to Policy
CHAPTER 1 From Coherence to Chaos
CHAPTER 2 A Study of Contrasts
CHAPTER 3 Building the Sewers
CHAPTERR 4 Professionalizing the Lobby
CHAPTER 5 Institutionalizing Mechanisms of
Management
CHAPTER 6 From Chaos to Coherence
EPILOGUE The Paradigm Shift
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index