The National Mall: No Ordinary Public Space

‘This is a valuable document in the development of a movement towards rationalization and reform of Mall governance.’

Don Alexander Hawkins, Washington History Spring 2017

‘An excellent book on the National Mall’s history of failures and mismanagement… Benton-Short’s book is firmly rooted in social science scholarship, but it should be read by everyone interested in the past, present, and future of public spaces.’

Mark A Barron, H-FedHist July 2017

“Lisa Benton-Short’s scholarship is excellent. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in public space, national parks and other urban issues.”

Setha Low, Professor in the Anthropology Program and Director of the Public Space Research Group at the CUNY Graduate Center

“The National Mall  is a terrific book. The author has produced a beautifully researched, written and illustrated narrative that makes a major contribution to the fields of American history and urban studies.”

Peter Muller, Senior Professor in the Department of Geography and Regional Studies at the University of Miami