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“The modern suburb is the product of the car, the five-day week, and the "bankers' hours" of the masses.” quote by David Riesman
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“The modern suburb is the product of the car, the five-day week, and the "bankers' hours" of the masses.”

David Riesman

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lonely Crowd by David Riesman, 1950

The suburban landscape emerged from automobile dependence, a standardized workweek, and synchronized leisure schedules.

In simple terms: Suburbs grew because of cars, work schedules, and common free time.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how infrastructure shapes living patterns.

Themes

urban development transportation work culture leisure time

Mood

analytical reflective

Type

sociological observational

When to use this quote

  • city planning
  • real estate development
  • commuting patterns
  • family housing decisions

Key Concepts

sociology modernity spatial organization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do transportation choices affect where people live?
  • What alternatives could reshape suburban growth?
A Different Perspective

Ignores rural and non‑car‑dependent communities.

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