The Evolving Arab City: Tradition, Modernity and Urban Development (Planning, History and Environment Series)

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Synopsis
Today cities of the Arab world are subject to many of the same problems as other world cities, yet too often they are ignored in studies of urbanisation. This collection reveals the contrasts and similarities between older, traditional Arab cities and the newer oil-stimulated cities of the Gulf in their search for development and a place in the world order. The eight cities which form the core of the book – Rabat, Amman, Beirut, Kuwait, Manama, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh – provide a unique insight into today’s Middle Eastern city. Winner of The International Planning History Society (IPHS) Book Prize.
Copyright:
2008

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
314 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781134128204
Related ISBNs:
9780203696798, 9781138010529, 9780415411561, 9780415665728
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Selection and editorial material: Yasser Elsheshtawy: individual chapters: the contributors
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Yasser Elsheshtawy

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