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Cities & People examines the reciprocal relationship between urban environments and the people who inhabit them. Drawing on history, architecture, and human ecology, the book discusses how social conditions, city planning, and architectural design influence everyday life in towns and cities. The work also delves into the sociological aspects of urban living, exploring how society, culture, and spatial organization co‑evolve. It offers a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges history, sociology, and landscape studies to illuminate the dynamic forces shaping city and town life worldwide.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Mark Girouard
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