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First published in 1989. An essential reference for researchers, scholars and urban planners this is a reference for all those interested in both the history and future developments of urban design for Arab Islamic cities.

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Author:   Besim Selim Hakim
Publisher:   Kegan Paul
Imprint:   Kegan Paul
Edition:   Revised edition
Weight:   0.580kg
ISBN:  

9780710300942

ISBN 10:   0710300948
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   04 January 1989
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Islamic law and neighbourhood building guidelines: Principles and behavioural guidelines; Selected cases and Fatawi Chapter 2 A design language: urban and architectural elements: Urban elements within the overall Medina and its Rabad (suburbs); Morphological analysis of Medina core Chapter 3 An interpretation of the building process and urban form: Building process: examples of decisions and actions by the ruler or governing Authority; Building process: examples of decisions and activity by citizens; Urban form: quantitative evaluation and interpretation; Urban form: qualitative/organizational nature Chapter 4 Conclusions - Suggestions for future research

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