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Urban Identity Explored: Architecture and Arts in Cities / edited by Rui Castanho, Gasim Hayder, Sherif Ahmed.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development, 2522-8722
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cultural property.
- Cities and towns--History.
- Cities and towns.
- Architecture.
- Sociology, Urban.
- Cultural Heritage.
- Urban History.
- Urban Sociology.
- Local Subjects:
- Cultural Heritage.
- Urban History.
- Architecture.
- Urban Sociology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (248 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2025.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2025.
- Summary:
- This book systematically examines historical perspectives, meticulously unveiling the nuanced narratives embedded within cityscapes across epochs, providing a comprehensive chronicle of architectural evolution. It conducts a thorough exploration of cultural heritage and transformation, illuminating the dynamic interplay of diverse traditions that breathe vitality into urban landscapes, shaping their unique character. The discourse navigates the intricate terrain of urban sustainability and fragility, meticulously analyzing the delicate equilibrium required to preserve historical integrity while embracing sustainable urban development imperatives. Diverse perspectives on architectural heritage are thoughtfully presented, amplifying the voices often marginalized, and contributing to a more inclusive understanding of our shared history.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 3-031-60641-8
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