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The Fires: How a Computer Formula, Big Ideas, and the Best of Intentions Burned Down New York City--and Determined the Future of Cities
The Fires How a Computer Formula Big Ideas and the Best of Intentions Burned Down New York Cityand Determined the Future of Cities
Author: Joe Flood
A revealing account of the first time computer modeling met City Hall-and the disaster that ensued. — In 1968, New York City struck a deal with the RAND Corporation to use their computer models to establish more efficient public services and save millions of dollars, beginning their first civilian effort with the FDNY. Over the next decad...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781594485060
ISBN-10: 1594485062
Publication Date: 4/5/2011
Pages: 368
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Publisher: Riverhead Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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