The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design

Type

Book

Authors

Alexander R. Cuthbert

ISBN 10

1405116390

ISBN 13

9781405116398

Tags

Economic Conditions, Regional, Urban Planning & Development, Urban, Political Economy, City Planning & Urban Development, Public Policy, Sociology

Description

The Form of Cities offers readers a considered theoretical introduction to the art of designing cities. Demonstrates that cities are replete with symbolic values, collective memory, association and conflict. Proposes a new theoretical understanding of urban design, based in political economy. Demonstrates different ways of conceptualising the city, whether through aesthetics or the prism of gender, for example. Written in an engaging and jargon-free style, but retains a sophisticated interpretative edge. Complements Designing Cities by the same author (Blackwell, 2003). - from Amzon

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