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Book SynopsisIn this vibrant cultural history of the city, Joseph Rykwert explores the great cities of the modern world, examining their fabric and assessing how successfully they have met the needs of their inhabitants. From the teeming city centres of the industrial revolution to the exclusive gated suburbs of the 21st century, from the Parisian boulevards of Haussmann to the 'green' architecture of Emilio Ambasz, Rykwert charts the complex story of the growth of the city,setting architectural development firmly within a political, economic, social, and cultural context.
Trade Reviewrich in detail, entertaining to read and provocative in its conclusions * Christopher Hirst, Independent *
a superb meditation...and a fascinating narrative * Steven Poole, The Guardian *
Table of ContentsFinding Some Place in All the Space ; 1. How We Got There ; 2. First Aid ; 3. House and Home ; 4. Style, Type, and Urban Fabric ; 5. Flight from the City: Lived Space and Virtual Space ; 6. The Suburbs and the New Capitals ; 7. The Heart of the City and the Capital of a Globe ; 8. For the New Millennium? ; Notes ; Bibliography ; Index
