| A Century of Change: Beijing's Urban Structure in the 20th Century 2016 Edition Contributor(s): Wang, Yi (Author) |
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ISBN: 3319396323 ISBN-13: 9783319396323 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Human Geography - Business & Economics | Urban & Regional - History |
| Dewey: 338.9 |
| Series: Urban Book |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.25" W x 9.55" (1.37 lbs) 218 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Beijing's urban structure in the 20th century, analyzing essential social and economic changes in the housing sector. Focusing on the urban changes that took place under the market economy after 1978 and beyond, the book addresses the demolition of courtyard houses in Beijing's old city, the relocation of low-income families from the old city, the government's role regarding housing in the city, and residential segregation in Beijing. Expanding on the author's PhD thesis at the University of Cambridge, it is illustrated with a wealth of historic photos and maps of Beijing. Presenting relevant descriptions, extensive literature and case studies, the book offers a valuable resource for students and scholars of architecture, urban studies and Chinese studies. First published in 2013 by Pace in Hong Kong, it has since been added to the libraries of many distinguished universities, including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, Yale, Stanford, Cornell, U Penn, NYU, UC Berkeley, Hong Kong University, UBC in Canada and the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. |