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Name: The city assembled
Author: Spiro Kostof

In The City Assembled, Spiro Kostof examines the components that make up different types of cities. He analyses streets, public places, religious, political, and social divisions, and the fringe where city and countryside meet, using examples that span time and geography up to the present. Kostof highlights how these elements evolve under planning decisions and social pressures, and considers the impact of natural disasters, war, and redevelopment on urban processes. With over three hundred illustrations, the book offers a blend of architectural and social history, a case study of contemporary cities, and a guide for future urban development.

First publish date: 1992

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Spiro Kostof

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