Megalopolis: The Giant City in History

Megalopolis: The Giant City in History
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9781349230518
ISBN-13 : 1349230510
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Book Synopsis Megalopolis: The Giant City in History by : Theo Barker

Download or read book Megalopolis: The Giant City in History written by Theo Barker and published by Springer. This book was released on 1993-12-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows the evolution of the very large city across the world from its origins in Ancient times to its current dominant position in both the industrialised world and the Third World. In-depth studies are devoted to the key giant cities of human history at decisive points in their growth. The case-studies include Rome, London, Saint-Petersburg, Moscow, Bangkok and Berlin. Additional studies deal with the general characteristics of the megalopolis, stressing its implications for cultural life.


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