The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design

by Alexander Cuthbert

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1405116404

ISBN13:9781405116404

Release Date:April 2006

Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell

Length:320 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.8" x 9.7"

Related Subjects

City Planning & Urban Development Political Economy Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Urban

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