A century of change [electronic resource] : Beijing's urban structure in the 20th Century / Yi Wang.
Wang, Yi, author.
2016
HT169.C62
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Title A century of change [electronic resource] : Beijing's urban structure in the 20th Century / Yi Wang.
Author Wang, Yi, author.
ISBN 9783319396330 (electronic book)
3319396331 (electronic book)
9783319396323
Published Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxvii, 218 pages) : illustrations., maps.
Call Number HT169.C62
Dewey Decimal Classification 307.1/2160951156
Summary This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Beijing's urban structure in the 20th century, analyzing essential social and economic changes in the housing sector. Focusing on the urban changes that took place under the market economy after 1978 and beyond, the book addresses the demolition of courtyard houses in Beijing's old city, the relocation of low-income families from the old city, the government's role regarding housing in the city, and residential segregation in Beijing. Expanding on the author's PhD thesis at the University of Cambridge, it is illustrated with a wealth of historic photos and maps of Beijing. Presenting relevant descriptions, extensive literature and case studies, the book offers a valuable resource for students and scholars of architecture, urban studies and Chinese studies. First published in 2013 by Pace in Hong Kong, it has since been added to the libraries of many distinguished universities, including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, Yale, Stanford, Cornell, U Penn, NYU, UC Berkeley, Hong Kong University, UBC in Canada and the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed Aug. 1, 2016).
Series Urban book series.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Part I A Review of Beijing's Urban Development and the Relevant Literature of the Study
Chapter 2. A Review of Beijing's Urban Development in the 20th Century
Chapter 3. A Review of the Literature concerning Urban Structure
Part II The Traditional Courtyard House and Beijing's Old City (mainly focus on Beijing's urban physical structure)
Chapter 4. The Decline of the Courtyard House and the Large-scale Redevelopment of the Old City
Chapter 5. Protecting Beijing's Old City by Establishing a Polycentric Urban.-Structure of the City
Part III From Homogeneous Residence to Segregated Residence (mainly focus on Beijing's urban social structure)
Chapter 6. The Homogeneous Residence under the Planned Economy
Chapter 7. The Segregated Residence under the Market Economy
Chapter 8. Diminishing Beijing's Residential Segregation by Improving its Housing Security System
Part IV Conclusion
Chapter 9. Conclusion
Appendix I An Investigation of the Living Conditions within the Traditional
Residential Districts in Beijing's Old City Proper
Appendix II An Investigation into the Costs and Benefits of the Redevelopment Projects in Beijing's Old City Proper.

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