Miami: Mistress of the Americas (Metropolitan Portraits)
"This is a most insightful book on Miami as the ultimate pan-American metropolis, highly transient and postmodern. As a skilled social scientist, longtime resident and detached observer, Nijman sheds light on the city's unique and remarkable historical juxtaposition. Essential reading for anyone curious about enigmatic, evolving, Miami."—Maurice Ferre, Mayor of the City of Miami 1973-1985"This is an exemplary study of urban history. Nijman captures the intriguing character of a city destined to be forever between two worlds, a unique experiment in urban life.Miami: Mistress of the Americastells the story superbly and suggests that Miami's experience may well be a harbinger of America's future."—Alejandro Portes, coauthor ofCity on the Edge: The Transformation of Miami