02341nam 22005894a 450 991087725580332120170815113019.01-281-31927-997866113192740-470-77491-60-470-77752-4(CKB)1000000000415121(EBL)351545(OCoLC)437218777(SSID)ssj0000157203(PQKBManifestationID)11155053(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000157203(PQKBWorkID)10130447(PQKB)10468677(MiAaPQ)EBC351545(PPN)225725983(EXLCZ)99100000000041512120050809d2006 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe form of cities political economy and urban design /Alexander R. CuthbertMalden, MA ;Oxford Blackwell Pub.20061 online resource (322 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4051-1640-4 1-4051-1639-0 Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-290) and index.History -- Philosophy -- Politics -- Culture -- Gender -- Environment -- Aesthetics -- Typologies -- Pragmatics.The Form of Cities offers readers a considered theoretical introduction to the art of designing cities. Demonstrates that cities are replete with symbolic values, collective memory, association and conflict. Proposes a new theoretical understanding of urban design, based in political economy. Demonstrates different ways of conceptualising the city, whether through aesthetics or the prism of gender, for example. Written in an engaging and jargon-free style, but retains a sophisticated interpretative edge. Complements Designing CitCity planningCity planningPhilosophyCities and townsPhilosophyCity planning.City planningPhilosophy.Cities and townsPhilosophy.307.1216Cuthbert Alexander R905769MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910877255803321The form of cities2025961UNINA