A Century of Change Beijing's Urban Structure in the 20th Century
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 d...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
| Series: | The Urban Book Series
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 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