China's architecture in a globalizing world : between socialism and the market / Jiawen Han.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Han, Jiawen, author.

Series:

Routledge studies on China in transition.

Routledge Studies on China in Transition

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architecture and society--China--History--20th century.

Architecture and society.

Architecture and society--China--History--21st century.

Architecture and globalization--China--History--20th century.

Architecture and globalization.

Architecture and globalization--China--History--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 pages) : illustrations, photographs.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2018.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

China is currently in the midst of an unprecedented building boom and, indeed, interest in Chinese contemporary architecture has been fuelled by this huge expansion. Through a cutting-edge theoretical discussion of Chinese architecture in relation to Chinese modernity, this book examines this phenomenon in detail. In particular, it highlights how changes in the social-political system, the residual influence of Mao and the demands of the market have each shaped and determined style and form in recent years. Using key case studies of Liu Jiakun, Cui Kai, and URBANUS, it analyses the intricate details of historical pressures and practical strategies affecting Chinese architecture. In doing so, it demonstrates that Chinese architects contribute in specific ways to the international architectural discourse, since they are actively engaging with the complex societal transition of contemporary China and managing the dynamics and conflicts arising during the process. China's Architecture in a Globalizing World: Between Socialism and the Market offers a lens into the innovation and uniqueness of architectural design in China. As such, this book will be useful for students and scholars of architecture, Chinese culture and society and urban studies.

Contents:

chapter Introduction

Multiple modernities / Jiawen Han

chapter 1 History, ideology and Chinese architecture / Jiawen Han

chapter 2 Chinese architecture and China’s architecture / Jiawen Han

chapter 3 Conceiving the modern past

Liu Jiakun / Jiawen Han

chapter 4 Renarrating the state

Cui Kai / Jiawen Han

chapter 5 Casting a civic shadow in the city

Urbanus / Jiawen Han

chapter 6 A delicate balance / Jiawen Han.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781351363297

1351363298

9781351363303

1351363301

9780203712672

0203712676

OCLC:

1007511103

Access Restriction:

Open access Unrestricted online access