War and revolution have focused the world's attention on the Middle
East. Despite the headlines, the editors of this book state, "the
economic, political, and cultural aspects of urban life in the
Muslim world are hardly known to us." Contributors to this volume
explore urban problems, urban development, and the practice of
urban planning in the Muslim world. In both comprehensive analyses
and detailed case studies, the contributors address the basic
dilemma of development planning: how to integrate the force of
tradition with the demands of modernity. Specifically, some of the
topics covered include the examination of the idea of a uniquely
"Islamic" city; the influence of Islam on the medinas of Tunisia
and Morocco and on the development of Mecca and Delhi; and
reconciling tradition and modernism in Tehran.
Also covered are the comparative development of Sana'a and
Cairo; the influence of oil on urbanization in the Persian Gulf;
urban growth in Syria; and an overview of urban planning in the
Arab world. This compendium is essential for specialists and
students of the region, for international planning and development
practitioners, and for those seeking insight into the complexities
of this important but arguably least understood region of the
world.
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