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When designing, planning and building urban spaces, many
contradictory and conflicting actors, practices and agendas
coexist. This book propounds that, at present, this process is
conducted in an artificial reality, 'Concept City', characterized
by a simplified and outdated conception of space. It provides a
constructive critique of the concepts, underlying the practices of
planning and architecture and, in order to facilitate more dynamic,
inclusive and subtle practices, it formulates a new theory about
space in general and public urban space in particular. The central
notions in this theory are temporality, experiment and conflict,
which are grounded on empirical observations in Helsinki,
Manchester and Berlin. While the book contextualizes Lefebvre's
ideas on urban planning and architecture, it is in no way limited
to Lefebvrean discourse, but allows insights to new theoretical
work, including that of Finnish and Swedish authors. In doing so,
it suggests and develops exciting new approaches and tools leading
to 'experiential urbanism'.
When designing, planning and building urban spaces, many
contradictory and conflicting actors, practices and agendas
coexist. This book propounds that, at present, this process is
conducted in an artificial reality, 'Concept City', characterized
by a simplified and outdated conception of space. It provides a
constructive critique of the concepts, underlying the practices of
planning and architecture and, in order to facilitate more dynamic,
inclusive and subtle practices, it formulates a new theory about
space in general and public urban space in particular. The central
notions in this theory are temporality, experiment and conflict,
which are grounded on empirical observations in Helsinki,
Manchester and Berlin. While the book contextualizes Lefebvre's
ideas on urban planning and architecture, it is in no way limited
to Lefebvrean discourse, but allows insights to new theoretical
work, including that of Finnish and Swedish authors. In doing so,
it suggests and develops exciting new approaches and tools leading
to 'experiential urbanism'.
"Key Concepts in Urban Studies is written in an accessible, concise
way and introduces students to the key topics in urban studies.
Drawing examples from different parts of the world, this
authoritative resource exposes students to the diverse forms that
cities take, and the social, spatial and temporal dimensions of
urban living. It is an essential resource for students across
disciplines interested in the city." - Lily Kong, Singapore
Management University "An insightful multidisciplinary introduction
to the multifarious places, processes and problems that constitute
modern cities. Its short, digestible entries unpack the complexity
and evolution of urban conditions, offering cross-references
between concepts and links to key literature and to useful current
and historical examples. The book's clear, often sharp critical
edge also encourages deeper enquiry." - Quentin Stevens, School of
Architecture and Design, RMIT University Key Concepts in Urban
Studies is an essential companion for students of urban studies,
urban sociology, urban politics, urban planning and urban
development. This revised edition has been updated and expanded to
provide a keen global focus, particularly in emerging economies
with discussions on the creation of "dream cities" in the Gulf
States and a renewed emphasis on building mega-scaled "downtowns"
in India and China. New features include: Contemporary and
international examples throughout. Detailed entries on
environmental concerns and the sustainability of urban development.
Discussion of the role of consumption in city culture and urban
development. New entries on modern urban planning and adaptive
urbanism. Key Concepts in Urban Studies is a must-have text with an
explicit focus on contemporary urbanism which students will find
invaluable during their studies. Mark Gottdiener is Professor
Emeritus of Sociology at The University at Buffalo (SUNY). Leslie
Budd is Reader in Social Science at the Open University. Panu
Lehtovuori is Professor of Planning Theory at Tampere University of
Technology.
"Key Concepts in Urban Studies is written in an accessible, concise
way and introduces students to the key topics in urban studies.
Drawing examples from different parts of the world, this
authoritative resource exposes students to the diverse forms that
cities take, and the social, spatial and temporal dimensions of
urban living. It is an essential resource for students across
disciplines interested in the city." - Lily Kong, Singapore
Management University "An insightful multidisciplinary introduction
to the multifarious places, processes and problems that constitute
modern cities. Its short, digestible entries unpack the complexity
and evolution of urban conditions, offering cross-references
between concepts and links to key literature and to useful current
and historical examples. The book's clear, often sharp critical
edge also encourages deeper enquiry." - Quentin Stevens, School of
Architecture and Design, RMIT University Key Concepts in Urban
Studies is an essential companion for students of urban studies,
urban sociology, urban politics, urban planning and urban
development. This revised edition has been updated and expanded to
provide a keen global focus, particularly in emerging economies
with discussions on the creation of "dream cities" in the Gulf
States and a renewed emphasis on building mega-scaled "downtowns"
in India and China. New features include: Contemporary and
international examples throughout. Detailed entries on
environmental concerns and the sustainability of urban development.
Discussion of the role of consumption in city culture and urban
development. New entries on modern urban planning and adaptive
urbanism. Key Concepts in Urban Studies is a must-have text with an
explicit focus on contemporary urbanism which students will find
invaluable during their studies. Mark Gottdiener is Professor
Emeritus of Sociology at The University at Buffalo (SUNY). Leslie
Budd is Reader in Social Science at the Open University. Panu
Lehtovuori is Professor of Planning Theory at Tampere University of
Technology.
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