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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Neither derivatives of Western cities nor isolated from them, Chinese cities in the past four decades are perhaps best captured in their characteristic complexity through a concept in biological evolution: drift. Unlike mutation, adaptation, and migration, drift of phenotypes takes place when chance events terminate some features and allow other features to flourish.The Chinese culture, structurally divergent from the common Indo-European civilizational roots of Western cultures, can be seen to function as a set of 'chance events' in the normative processes of urban change. The consequences of these 'bottlenecks' of urban evolution are both fascinating and instructive: Chinese cities, when studied with this framework, begin to acquire an entirely different order of significance, injecting urban theory and practice with fresh vigor and insights. Through thirteen case studies, more than 60 original maps and drawings, and extensive photographic documentation, the book reveals how three 'drift triggers' ten thousand things, figuration, and group action have altered typological development in Chinese cities in recent decades. This book documents the impact of the Chinese culture on the development of city types in China in the past four decades. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Neither derivatives of Western cities nor isolated from them, Chinese cities in the past four decades are perhaps best captured in their characteristic complexity through a concept in biological evolution: drift. Unlike mutation, adaptation, and migration, drift of phenotypes takes place when chance events terminate some features and allow other features to flourish. The Chinese culture, structurally divergent from the common Indo-European civilizational roots of Western cultures, can be seen to function as a set of "chance events" in the normative processes of urban change. The consequences of these "bottlenecks" of urban evolution are both fascinating and instructive: Chinese cities, when studied with this framework, begin to acquire an entirely different order of significance, injecting urban theory and practice with fresh vigor and insights. Through 13 case studies, more than 60 original maps and drawings, and extensive photographic documentation, the book reveals how three "drift triggers" - ten thousand things, figuration, and group action - have altered typological development in Chinese cities in recent decades.…

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Used. Good Condition copy with bright, clean pages and straight, tight spine. Small stain on lower edges and a few pencil annotations inside.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.50x6.75x0.87 inches. In Stock.

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Magazine. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. very good condition, pages 9x12 many illustrations; many illustrations; NOVI009779; 9779; 20 pages; These pages, neatly trimmed, are in mylar with a stiff backing board. Please not that it is not bound.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Crisp clean covers, tight binding, clean pages and inside covers. Contains black and white illustrations. No dust jacket, as published. Previous owner's name, Kerry Downes, in pencil at the front. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. ISBN: 0415374278. ISBN/EAN: 9780415374279. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 25022031081. All our books are sent by tracked mail. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Oversize softcover journal issue. July 2003. Light rubbing and shelfwear to covers,small tear on rear cover. Contents clean and tight. 111 pages, notes, color and b&w illus.

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Condition: very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Condition: very_good. Fast & Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.50x6.75x0.87 inches. In Stock.