China is the most rapidly urbanizing nation in the world, with an urban population that may well reach one billion within a generation. Over the pa...
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Feb 20, 2010
Linda
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As a history of modern urban development in China, this is pretty good - gives the historical basis, provides a catalogue of modern projects and endeavours. Lots of good factual information and documentation, so it's a good start for people seeking an entry into this urban developments in China. Analytically, he doesn't good deep enough, is my sense, although this book - maybe for the best - is aimed at a layman's audience, rather than say intellectual architecture. As a westerner, he obviously
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Aug 11, 2009
Frank
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Some shockingly incorrect statements, but still fascinating. One, China is obsessed with miniatures: miniature Old Beijings, miniature White Houses, miniature US capitols. They also love mimicry, like the 12 connected suburbs around Shanghai each based on a different culture, Australian suburbs, Colonial America suburbs, Scandinavian suburbs.
Definitely worthwhile. I'll probably review it in full on my blog.
Nov 02, 2009
Phil
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Outstanding treatment of China's urban planning, primarily in the post Mao era. Clear, well documented by easy to read (i.e.: non-academic style). Having visited Beijing and Shanghai, I could visualize the locations and the issues with what's being destroyed in the name of progress. The author should have included many more photos and illustrations (many of the photos included were not essential to the subject, and most were pretty poor images).
Still, very well done for an admittedly More...
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