| Megalopolis: The Giant City in History 1993 Edition Contributor(s): Barker, Theo (Editor), Sutcliffe, Anthony (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1349230537 ISBN-13: 9781349230532 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1993 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 307.764 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.65 lbs) 213 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
