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Richard Harris (8) (1952–)

Author of Creeping Conformity: How Canada Became Suburban, 1900-1960 (Themes in Canadian History)

For other authors named Richard Harris, see the disambiguation page.

6 Works 49 Members

About the Author

Richard Harris is a professor in the School of Geography and Geology at McMaster University.

Works by Richard Harris

Creeping Conformity: How Canada Became Suburban, 1900-1960 (Themes in Canadian History) (2004) 18 copies

Unplanned Suburbs: Toronto's American Tragedy, 1900 to 1950 (1996) 14 copies

Building a Market: The Rise of the Home Improvement Industry, 1914-1960 (2012) 7 copies

What's in a name? : talking about urban peripheries (2017) 4 copies

Changing Suburbs: Foundation, Form and Function (Studies in History, Planning & the Environment) (1999) 3 copies

Democracy in Kingston a social movement in urban politics, 1965-1970 (1988) 3 copies

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Birthdate: 1952
Gender: male

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Alice Davis Hitchcock Book Award

Building a Market: The Rise of the Home Improvement Industry, 1914-1960 (Winner – 2015)

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Works: 6
Members: 49
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Rating: 4.0

ISBNs: 266
Languages: 8

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