The concrete dragon : China's urban revolution and what it means for the world / Thomas J. Campanell...
The concrete dragon : China's urban revolution and what it means for the world / Thomas J. Campanell...
The concrete dragon : China's urban revolution and what it means for the world / Thomas J. Campanella.
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Publisher
New York : Princeton Architectural Press, c2008.
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N307.76095/ 23
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
334 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Contents
Introduction: The urbanism of ambition -- Thunder from the south -- Reclaiming Shanghai -- The politics of the past -- Capital improvements -- City of chai -- The country and the city -- Suburbanization and the mechanics of sprawl -- Driving the capitalist road -- Theme parks and the landscape of co...
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Publisher
New York : Princeton Architectural Press, c2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2008.
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Summary
"Thomas J. Campanella examines the driving forces behind China's urban revolution and traces both the historical precedents and increasingly globalized flow of ideas, trends, and information that have combined to create a brave new Chinese cityscape. He provides a critical overview of Chinese urban development in light of both China's past and prev...
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The concrete dragon : China's urban revolution and what it means for the world / Thomas J. Campanella.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-325) and index.
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c2008.
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N307.76095/ 23
Record Identifier
74VMQqAMQMbl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMQqAMQMbl
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ISBN
9781568986272 (alk. paper)
1568986270 (alk. paper)
DDC
307.760951
MMS ID
991000382919702626
