The City Reader
3rd Edition
Published on 14. August 2003
Book
Hardback
592 pages
978-0-415-27172-1 (ISBN)
Description
The third edition of the highly successful The City Reader juxtaposes the very best of publications on the city. It has been extensively updated to reflect the latest thinking on globalization, information technology and urban theory. Classic writings from such authors as Lewis Mumford, Jane Jacobs and Le Corbusier, meet the best contemporary writings of Peter Hall, Saskia Sassen and Manuel Castells among others.
Reviews / Votes
'Simply brilliant. An essential reader for anyone.' - Heidi Grainger, Liverpool UniversityMore details
Series
Edition
3rd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
42 s/w Abbildungen, 50 s/w Zeichnungen, 3 s/w Tabellen
50 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Tables, black and white; 42 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
1814 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-27172-1 (9780415271721)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Richard T. LeGates | Frederic Stout
The City Reader
Book
08/2003
3rd Edition
Routledge
€70.75
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Previous edition
Richard T. LeGates | Frederic Stout
The City Reader
Book
10/1999
2nd Edition
Routledge
€155.99
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Content
1. The Evolution of Cities 2. Urban Culture and Society 3. Urban Space 4. Urban Politics, Governance, and Economics 5. Urban Planning History and Visions 6. Urban Planning Theory and Practice 7. Perspective on Urban Design 8. The Future of the City