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Book 2013

History of Future Cities

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Publisher
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
Language
English
Published
2013
  • Cities and towns
  • Growth
  • Cities and towns, growth
  • Architecture and society
  • History

An exploration of four cities that reflect a blend of Eastern and Western cultures traces the historical threads connecting St. Petersburg, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Dubai while discussing their conflicted embrace of modernity.