The City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America

The City Authentic is a groundbreaking exploration of how our cities are transforming themselves into social media influencers, appealing to modern desires for authentic urban living.

This book unpacks the odd connection between digital media and derelict buildings, revealing the consequences of how we think about industry and place in the 21st century.

With an engaging mix of urban sociology and media studies, The City Authentic offers a lively account of how urban life and development are changing, while challenging the drive for local governments to identify nostalgic brands and facilitate new waves of profit at our collective expense.

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