Cities : the first 6,000 years / Monica L. Smith.
Cities : the first 6,000 years / Monica L. Smith.
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Publisher
New York : Viking, [2019]
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G 2019/2092
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Language
English
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Physical content
293 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Why cities? -- City life, past and present -- How to dig an ancient city -- Before cities, there was ... -- Urban building blocks -- Infrastructure holds things up -- The harmony of consumption -- The mojo of the middle class -- Anxiety, risk, and middle-class life -- A world of cities -- The next 6...
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Publisher
New York : Viking, [2019]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2019]
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Summary
Offers an archeological perspective on the history of cities from antiquity to present day, detailing why cities began and the distinctive qualities that make them responsible for the growth of civilization and global economies.
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Cities : the first 6,000 years / Monica L. Smith.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-284) and index.
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©2019
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G 2019/2092
Record Identifier
74VKVBkXGeR3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVBkXGeR3
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ISBN
073522367X
9780735223677 (hardcover)
DDC
307.76
MMS ID
991024241889102626
