*Please note that this event will now take place at the Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington.

Join us for an evening with author, Jim O'Connell as he shares his latest release "Boston and the Making of a Global City."

About the book:

Boston and the Making of a Global City (UMass Press). This topical book explains Greater Boston’s historical rise in the network of competitive global cities, led by its sectors of higher education, medicine, and technological innovation. It tells the story of Boston's global connections from colonial times up until the innovation economy of the present day. It includes episodes when Boston consciously attempted to present itself as a globally-important city. 

About the author:

Jim O’Connell teaches in the City Planning-Urban Affairs Program at Boston University. His latest book is Boston and the Making of a Global City. Jim's other books include The Hub’s Metropolis: Boston’s Suburban Development, From Railroad Suburbs to Smart Growth; Dining Out in Boston: A Culinary History; and Becoming Cape Cod: Creating a Seaside Resort. James has a Ph.D. in Urban History from the University of Chicago and a B.A. from Bates College. He leads urban planning/design tours of different areas of Boston and Cambridge. 

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