Author: Kotkin Joel
Place: London
Publisher: Random House
Year: 2005
Pages: 218
ISBN: 9780297646853
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: History
Keyword: City History
Shelf: C6R3
Accession No: B1350
Contents: Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Places Sacred, Safe, and Busy Chronology Part One: Origins: The Rise of Cities in a Global Context Part Two: Classical Cities in Europe Part Three: The Oriental Epoch Part Four: Western Cities Reassert Their Primacy Part Fie: The Industrial City Part Six: The Modern Metropolis Notes Suggested Reading Index
Abstract: *The City: A Global History* explores the evolution of cities from ancient times to the present, examining their development across regions and cultures. The book is divided into six sections, covering the origins of cities, classical European cities, the unique growth of Oriental cities, and the industrial transformation of urban life. It also addresses the rise of modern metropolises and the ongoing complexities of urbanization. By focusing on cities as centers of sanctuary, sacredness, and activity, the author offers a comprehensive understanding of how urbanization has shaped social, economic, and cultural dynamics throughout history.