Author: ed. Knox Paul
Place: UK
Publisher: Ivy Press Limited
Year: 2014
Pages: 256
ISBN: 978-0-691-15781-8
Source: Purchased
Keyword: City Atlas
Shelf: C6R3
Accession No: B1358
Contents: Foreword Introduction The Foundational City The Networked City The Imperial City The Industrial City The Rational City The Global City The Celebrity City The Megacity The Instant City The Transnational City The Creative City The Green City The Intelligent City Appendices Glossary Resources Contributors Index Acknowledgments
Abstract: *Atlas of Cities* examines the evolution of urban landscapes, focusing on the role of the United Kingdom in shaping urban development. The book explores key city archetypes, from the *Foundational City* to the *Networked City*, *Imperial City*, and *Industrial City*, with examples from British cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham. It also covers the *Global City*, *Celebrity City*, *Megacity*, *Instant City*, and *Transnational City*, exploring themes of connectivity, power, culture, and sustainability. The work highlights the UK’s influence on urban planning, technology, and environmental initiatives, offering a comprehensive guide to the evolving nature of cities.