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A Century of Change
Beijing's Urban Structure in the 20th Century
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- 248 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
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The book examines the transformation of Beijing's urban landscape throughout the 20th century, emphasizing the impact of social and economic shifts on the housing sector post-1978. It explores significant issues such as the demolition of traditional courtyard houses, the displacement of low-income families, and government policies on housing, alongside themes of residential segregation. Enhanced by historic photos and maps, it serves as a critical resource for students and scholars in architecture, urban studies, and Chinese studies.
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A Century of Change, Ju-Yi Wang
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- A Century of Change
- Subtitle
- Beijing's Urban Structure in the 20th Century
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ju-Yi Wang
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9783319396323
- Category
- Social sciences, History, Geography / Topography, Ethnography, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book examines the transformation of Beijing's urban landscape throughout the 20th century, emphasizing the impact of social and economic shifts on the housing sector post-1978. It explores significant issues such as the demolition of traditional courtyard houses, the displacement of low-income families, and government policies on housing, alongside themes of residential segregation. Enhanced by historic photos and maps, it serves as a critical resource for students and scholars in architecture, urban studies, and Chinese studies.