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Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt transform the mundane urban landscape into a fascinating gallery of intentional design. This field guide reveals the secret histories behind the objects we pass every day but rarely notice. From the cryptic colored markings on sidewalks to the specific geometry of highway interchanges, the authors explain how the built environment shapes human behavior. They uncover …

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