Urban Informality

The turn of the century has been a moment of rapid urbanization. Much of this urban growth is taking place in the cities of the developing world and much of it in informal settlements. This book prese

Architects, urban planners, geographers, and other social scientists some in academia and some in practice from the three regions explore informal housing and land markets in terms of liberalization a

Seeing urban politics from the perspective of those who reside in slums offers an important dimension to the study of urbanism in the global South. Many people living in sub-standard conditions do not

Seeing urban politics from the perspective of those who reside in slums offers an important dimension to the study of urbanism in the global South. Many people living in sub-standard conditions do not

Philip's The Urban Astronomy Guide provides the ideal introduction to the fascinating hobby of astronomy for the town dweller.Philip's The Urban Astronomy Guide provides the ideal introduction to the

Discover the wild side of cities around the world in this stunning collection of urban maps. Did you know that there are flying squirrels in the heart of New York City? Or that wild boar roam the stre

This book presents a comprehensive study of contemporary trends in urban policy and planning, bringing leading scholars together to focus on gentrification and its aftermath, with a special emphasis o

As cities have gentrified, educated urbanites have come to prize what they regard as "authentic" urban life: aging buildings, art galleries, small boutiques, upscale food markets, neighborhood old-tim

◎運用《道德經》、《孫子兵法》、《三十六計》、金元四大家思想，作為城市管理者思考依據。◎對城市戰爭與地道戰之方法、城市破產之解方進行闡述。◎提出天城合一、大同城市、建構城市同盟理念，讓世界走向和平大道。作者將城市當作有機體，運用華夏文明建構城市管理機制。本書內容包含四部分，共二十三篇：一、問題（瘟疫、災害、遊民、衰敗、磁磚、破產、天年）二、診斷（虹膜、老子、孫子、金元、三十六計、美學、風水、內經）三、方法（我城、九宮、地道、奇門）四、願景（康復、天城、大同、世界）可供關心城市者參考之用。●李淳一博士有機都市三書，以論文合集形式，探討現代都市問題，從而建構具有中華文化特色的城市管理學，理論與實務兼具，嚴謹卻容易閱讀，為各國擘劃現代化都市的重要著作。《都市發展診斷與策略：運用中醫理論解決城市問題》《都市養生（Urban Health）》《都市康復（Urban Recovery）》◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263644144.pdf

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

A revealing exploration of Edward Hopper’s inspired relationship to New York City through his paintings, drawings, prints, and never-before-published archival materialsThis engaging book delves into the iconic relationship between Edward Hopper (1882–1967) and New York City. This comprehensive look at an essential aspect of the revered American artist’s life reveals how Hopper’s experience of New York’s spaces, sensations, and architecture shaped his vision and served as a backdrop for his distillations of the urban experience. During sidewalk strolls and elevated train rides, Hopper sketched the city’s many windowed facades. Exterior views gave way to interior lives, forging one of Hopper’s defining preoccupations: the convergence of public and private. These permeable walls allowed Hopper to evoke the perplexing awareness of being alone in a crowd that is synonymous with modern urban life.Drawing on the vast resources of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the largest repository of H

A new look for the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! In this dark urban fantasy from acclaimed author Victoria Schwab, a young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villain

The First Estates shows the impact on Hong Kong’s urban history of Fairview Park and Hong Lok Yuen, the earliest examples of private estates provided in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Completed in

This visually rich and detailed wordless picture book explores the bustling urban center of Hong Kong through the eyes of two children―each starting their journey on different sides of the book and in

On a gray and crowded city sidewalk, a child discovers a book. That evening, the child begins to read and is immediately carried beyond the repetitive sameness of an urban skyscape into an untamed nat

“A brisk historical tour of the marketing and selling of the small principality of Monaco and its famous city…A well-researched, dramatic rags-to-riches urban tale” (Kirkus Reviews) of Monte Carlo’s r

Tracing China’s journey began from exploring rural revolution and reconstitutions of community in South China. Spanning decades of rural-urban divide, it finally uncovers China’s global reach and Hong

The final chapter in Sergei Lukyanenko's internationally bestselling Night Watch series—a revelatory urban fantasy set in contemporary Moscow.They live among us. They fight among us. They’re the Other

近年來在「城市化」與「極端氣候」等環境背景的影響下，改變了消費者的生活型態與穿衣需求，並讓機能性紡織品終端運用範圍擴大至日常衣著，也帶動國際品牌商品設計走向結合「時尚」與「機能」元素及融入都會生活，以滿足一整天活動中各種場合皆適穿的需求。各大品牌針對上述服飾並無統一的名詞，本研究將此類衣著稱之為「機能性時尚紡織品」，而其他品牌亦將之稱為「Urban Lifestyle」、「Urban Outdoo

The first installment in The Curse Workers series from New York Times bestselling author Holly Black: “Urban fantasy, con story—whatever you call it, read it” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Cassel c

An urban planning expert traces the root of modern, sprawling megacities to advances in information technologies throughout the twentieth century and discusses how these advances can inform and improv

INTRODUCTIONThe role of media in any society is vital and is closely related to brands and consumption especially in a vibrant 21st century Asian city. Hong Kong with its free-market economy and urban

Full of treachery and intrigue, the fifth volume in Sergei Lukyananko’s internationally bestselling Night Watch series—a mesmerizing blend of noir and urban fantasy, set in contemporary Moscow, that t

Jacob Riis's famed 1890 photo-text addressed the problems of tenement housing, immigration, and urban life and work at the beginning of the Progressive era. David Leviatin edited this complete edition

★ 十年精華回顧，歐洲最具指標性的公共空間大獎全紀錄★ 從城市廣場到日常街景，看見公共空間如何改變生活與社會★ 收錄普立茲克建築大師Rafael Moneo等重量級觀點本書以歐洲公共空間獎十年歷程為核心，透過精選案例與重量級學者論述，呈現公共空間如何回應城市中的社會、文化與設計議題。內容兼具實例與理論，帶領讀者重新理解城市空間的價值與可能。Ten Years of the European Prize for Urban Public SpaceMagda Angles,Bearing witness to the tensions of public space in Europe: this is the aim of the European Prize for Urban Public Space. It was established in 2000 by the Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) and now counts with the collaboration of six other European institutions. This book is the first publication about the prize, which celebrates its 10th issue. It presents a selection of projects from former and new winners and theoretical texts from Manuel de Sola-Morales, president of the 2008 award, Dietmar Steiner, director of Architekturzentrum Wien and a jury member since 2002, the architect and president of the 2010 jury, Rafael Moneo and David Bravo, secretary of the 2010 award.

Ezra Jack Keats is widely acknowledged as one of the first people to feature realistic, friendly, multi-ethnic urban settings in his picture books-forever changing the landscape of children's literatu

"A straightforward fictional view of an urban soup kitchen, as observed by a boy visiting it with his `Uncle Willie,' who works there every day....The difficult lives of those fed (including children)

The densely packed environment of Tokyo presents a bewildering array of buildings, signs, transport networks, vending machines and activities. Nonyuki Tajima arid Cathenne Powell look at four urban th