Urban communities books

Informal Metropolis uncovers how a former lake bed on the edge of Mexico City grew into the world’s largest shantytown—Ciudad...  Read More >>

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This book offers theoretical and practical insights into land use, transport, and national policies in one of world’s...  Read More >>

Informal Metropolis uncovers how a former lake bed on the edge of Mexico City grew into the world’s largest shantytown—Ciudad...  Read More >>

Even before the hit TV show whose name she inspired ever aired, Ms. Abbott was a larger-than-life figure. The...  Read More >>

During an awkward blind date, An Xue meets an absolute disaster of a man-rude, boastful, and completely self-absorbed....  Read More >>

Therefore, the SDGs require Health in All Policies (HiAP) – “an approach to public policy across sectors that systematically...  Read More >>

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This book considers post-19th-century Athens as a unique instance of a secret side of metropolitan capitalism.  Read More >>

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A comprehensive history of Philadelphia from the region’s original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents...  Read More >>

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Dedicated to the stories of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and exiles, this collection explores the entanglements...  Read More >>

This book combines ‘why’ we design and ‘who’ we design for, with ‘how’ we design, by providing the reader with a...  Read More >>

This volume analyzes forms of collective resilience through manifestations of strength-in-fragility in selected...  Read More >>

It Was Nevada is a hard hitting book following the adventures of Terry Hope from his earliest days, to his ultimate...  Read More >>

This book traces the role of technology in shaping, curating, disseminating and archiving knowledge and life in...  Read More >>

For generations, Wang Changchi’s family have dreamed of escaping their poverty-stricken village. When a twist of...  Read More >>

Architecture and the urban are connected to challenges around violence, security, race and ideology, spectacle and...  Read More >>

A dark and tender debut set against a writhing backdrop of postapocalyptic New York City.  Read More >>

Discover the magic of Christmas with Mara and Valentino! Are you looking for a book that combines the magic of...  Read More >>

This book examines smart cities through the lens of the ICT-driven transformation of the economy and economic systems...  Read More >>

How do we plan for a better Oregon in 2050? What will the state be like for five million Oregonians, particularly...  Read More >>

This book provides a cross-urban account on murals, street art, and public art in cities around the globe.  Read More >>