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Concrete Cities: Why We Need to Build Differently - Softcover

Imrie, Rob

 
9781529220520: Concrete Cities: Why We Need to Build Differently
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1529220521 ISBN 13: 9781529220520
Publisher: Bristol University Press, 2021

Synopsis

This accessible critique of urban construction reimagines city development and life in an era of unprecedented building.

Exploring the proliferation of building and construction, Imrie sets out its many degrading impacts on both people and the environment. Using examples from around the world, he illustrates how construction is motivated by economic and political ideologies rather than actual need, and calls for a more sensitive, humane and nature-focused culture of construction.

This compelling book calls for radical changes to city living and environments by building less, but better.

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About the Author

Rob Imrie was previously Professor of Sociology at Goldsmiths University of London and retains a Visiting Professorship there. He has published widely on issues relating to architecture, urban design, and urban politics and regeneration.

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Publisher
Bristol University Press
Publication date
2021
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1529220521
ISBN 13 
9781529220520
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
298