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Adapted from the Emmy-winning, multimedia interactive documentary
of the same name, Highrise is an in-depth exploration of the
world’s highrises and the people who live inside them. From the
multi-story dwellings of Ancient Rome to the soaring glass
skyscrapers of today, humans have used highrises for thousands of
years to house the poor, protect the rich and sometimes narrow the
gap between the two. Highrise first examines the history of
vertical living in a 20-page chapter on the origins, technological
triumphs, social failures and future of the highrise. The book then
invites young readers into homes around the world. Through the lens
of the highrise, readers will learn about 10 cities and hear
stories that capture what life is like in these diverse places. The
cities featured in Highrise: Ramallah, West Bank; Mumbai, India;
Guangzhou, China; Chicago, USA; Tainan, Taiwan; Johannesburg, South
Africa; Toronto, Canada; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Prague, Czech
Republic; San Cristobal, Venezuela. In addition to being windows on
different cultures and experiences, the stories from these cities
cover important and, at times, challenging issues that residents
must face — from a young mother in the West Bank who cannot visit
her parents in Gaza, to an LGBTQ activist in China who must hide
her sexual orientation from her family. Highrise is a bold and
unique volume that illuminates life on our urban planet like never
before.
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