Defensible Space by Oscar Newman Crime Prevention 1972 1st Print HCDJ

Item Details:

• Title: Defensible Space: Crime Prevention Through Urban Design
• Author: Oscar Newman
• Publisher: The Macmillan Company
• Copyright: 1972
• Edition: Stated First Printing

Condition:

• The book is in decent shape.
• There's some light shelf wear on the fabric cover and spine.
• The corners are a bit rounded.
• The binding is nice and tight.
• The text block has darkened over time, but it's still easy to read.
• There's a bit of minor staining on the exterior fore - edge of the text block.
• The back endpapers are stuck to the pastedown along the spine.
• The dust jacket is in an acceptable condition.

This book, Defensible Space: Crime Prevention Through Urban Design, is a great resource for anyone interested in crime prevention and urban design. To use it, simply open the book and start reading. You can go through it chapter by chapter to fully understand Oscar Newman's ideas. When handling the book, be gentle as it's an old first - print edition. Try to keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent further darkening of the text block. Also, avoid getting it wet to prevent staining. To maintain its condition, store it on a dry and stable shelf. If you need to move it, hold it firmly by the spine to avoid any damage to the binding.