Life in a Commercial City looks at living and working in the business district of big modern cities. Few people live in the district. This part of a city is usually filled with office buildings, banks, insurance companies, and stores. During the day, the business district is bustling and noisy. At night, it is peaceful and quiet. This book focuses on New York City, and looks at the everyday life of workers in the business district. It also features the issues faced by a big, modern commercial city.