Chinese city and urbanism : evolution and development
INITIAL_TITLE_SRCH:
Chinese city and urbanism : evolution and development
AUTHOR:
Sit, Fung-shuen, Victor
ISBN:
9789814293723
PUBLICATION_INFO:
Singapore : World Scientific, [2010]
PHYSICAL_DESC:
xxii, 332 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
GENERAL_NOTE:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-323) and index
ABSTRACT:
Intends to treat the progress of history, civilization and urban development of China together in order to demonstrate the unique qualities of Chinese civilization. This book also discusses the theoretical context of the uniqueness of Chinese urban evolution and compares it with experiences in the West
SUBJECT:
| Urbanization -- China -- History |
| Cities and towns -- Growth -- History |
BIBSUMMARY:
Intends to treat the progress of history, civilization and urban development of China together in order to demonstrate the unique qualities of Chinese civilization. This book also discusses the theoretical context of the uniqueness of Chinese urban evolution and compares it with experiences in the West