“Defensible space is a model for residential environments which inhibits crime by creating the physical expression of a social fabric that defends itself.”
Newman’s landmark work which conducts a critical review on the issue of urban crime in relation to urban design, planning, and architecture disciplines.
Author: Oscar Newman
Title: Defensible Space: Crime Prevention Through Urban Design
Edition: First Edition, first printing
Published: New York: The Macmillan Company, 1972
Description: Hardcover; Octavo; 264p
Condition: Very good condition copy with light edge wear and toning, in very good condition dust jacket (price-clipped) with mild rubbing to surfaces and toning—in new dust jacket cover. A few instances of pencil underlining and notes in text-block.
Comments: Important copy
