Jane Jacobs

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Jane Jacobs

Sociology

#77

World Rank

#116

Historical Rank

Urban Studies

#1

World Rank

#1

Historical Rank

sociology Degrees

Jane Jacobs

Communications

#252

World Rank

#456

Historical Rank

Journalism

#596

World Rank

#676

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communications Degrees

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• Sociology
• Communications

Why Is Jane Jacobs Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Jane Jacobs was an American-Canadian journalist, author, theorist, and activist who influenced urban studies, sociology, and economics. Her book The Death and Life of Great American Cities argued that "urban renewal" and "slum clearance" did not respect the needs of city-dwellers.

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What Are Jane Jacobs's Academic Contributions?

Jane Jacobs is most known for their academic work in the field of sociology. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of and communications.

Jane Jacobs has made the following academic contributions:

• Dark Age Ahead