Megalopolis in History - Hardcover

Barker, A.J.; Barker, A. J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333532015 ISBN 13: 9780333532010

Verlag: Palgrave Schol, Print UK, 1993

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Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 213 pages; A comprehensive history. Description: xi, 213 p. : maps ; 23 cm. Subjects: Metropolitan areas--History--Congresses. Cities and towns--History--Congresses.

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Reseña del editor:

This book follows the evolution of the very large city across the world from its origins in Ancient times to its current dominant position in both the industrialised world and the Third World. In-depth studies are devoted to the key giant cities of human history at decisive points in their growth. The case-studies include Rome, London, Saint-Petersburg, Moscow, Bangkok and Berlin. Additional studies deal with the general characteristics of the megalopolis, stressing its implications for cultural life.

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This is a study of the evolution of the very large city across the world from its origins in ancient times to its current dominant position in both the industrialized world and the Third World. In-depth studies are devoted to the key giant cities of human history at decisive points in their growth. The roles and functions of the giant cities change, but their dominance over their hinterlands and worldwide does not alter. The case studies include Rome, London, St Petersburg, Moscow, Bangkok and Berlin. Additional studies deal with the general characteristics of the megalopolis, stressing its implications for cultural life. Other titles by Anthony Sutcliffe include "The Autumn of Central Paris", "Birmingham 1939-70" (with R.J. Smith), "Multi-Storey Living" and "Towards the Planned City".

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• Verlag: Palgrave Schol, Print UK
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0333532015
• ISBN 13: 9780333532010
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 228