The fragmented politics of urban preservation : Beijing, Chicago, and Paris /

The fragmented politics of urban preservation : Beijing, Chicago, and Paris /

While urban preservation is almost as old as cities themselves, it has become increasingly controversial in modern cities. In this book, the author presents a cross-national comparative analysis of the politics of urban preservation. Based on comprehensive archival research and more than two hundred...

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Main Author: Zhang, Yue, 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Minneapolis : University of Minnesota Press, [2013]
Series:Globalization and community ; 22.
Subjects:
Historic preservation > Political aspects > Case studies.
Historic preservation > Political aspects > China > Beijing.
Historic preservation > Political aspects > Illinois > Chicago.
Historic preservation > Political aspects > France > Paris.
Urban renewal > Political aspects > Case studies.
Urban renewal > Political aspects > China > Beijing.
Urban renewal > Political aspects > Illinois > Chicago.
Urban renewal > Political aspects > France > Paris.
Case studies.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : The Paradox of Urban Preservation
  • The Logic of Political Fragmentation
  • Beijing : Bureaucratic Anarchy and Symbolic Preservation
  • Chicago : Aldermanic Fiefdoms and Mosaic Preservation
  • Paris : Intergovernmental Competition and Joint Preservation
  • Conclusion : Political Boundaries and Beyond.

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