| The City in China: New Perspectives on Contemporary Urbanism Contributor(s): Forrest, Ray (Editor), Ren, Julie (Editor), Wissink, Bart (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1529205476 ISBN-13: 9781529205473 Publisher: Bristol University Press OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Urban - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Social Science | Human Geography |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.05 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1915 Robert Park penned his seminal paper "The City: Suggestions for the investigation of human behaviour in the city environment". This book gathers together reflections from a diverse range of urban China specialists to consider its relevance today, actively engaging with the challenge of conceptualising urban China and asking important questions about the development of the contemporary city. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ren, Julie: - Julie Ren is a fellow in human geography in the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science.Wissink, Bart: - Bart Wissink is associate professor of urban studies and urban policy in the Department of Public Policy at City University of Hong Kong. Forrest, Ray: - Ray Forrest is professor of housing and urban studies at City University of Hong Kong and professor emeritus of urban studies at the University of Bristol. |