The City and the Super-Organism - A History of Naturalism in Urban Planning (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)

This book traces how naturalism-the idea of a common theory uniting natural social systems-has contributed to major shifts in urban planning. Beginning in the 17th century, when the human body began to emerge as an inspiration for urban planning, the book examines the work of medical analyses of city life. Responding to the 19th century industrial revolution and 20th century modernism, the Second World War and mass motorisation, Dr Marco Amati shows how vitalism, eugenics, evolutionary theories and medical treatments were applied to understand cities and propose new urban forms. While critically evaluating the uses of naturalism, Amati also observes a renewed interest in the application of sciences to analyse city life, arguing that this is essential to help resolve challenges of human-induced climate change.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	November 2022
First published:	2021
Authors:	Marco Amati
Dimensions:	210 x 148mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	200
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-981-16-3979-1
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Human geography > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General
LSN:	981-16-3979-5
Barcode:	9789811639791

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