A History of Urban Construction in China (3rd Edition)

Author: Dong Jianhong
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book is a revised edition of the 1989 second edition of the trial teaching material "History of Urban Construction in China" for higher education institutions. It is now the officially recommended teaching material for the third edition of "History of Urban Construction in China" by the Planning Committee for Urban Planning Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions. The book systematically elaborates on the development process of Chinese cities during the ancient slave society, feudal society, modern semi-colonial and semi-feudal society, and after 1949. It discusses the relationship between social productivity, production relations, and urban development and changes. Additional examples of important cities and illustrations have been added. This book serves as a core course textbook for urban planning undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and can also be used as a reference for professionals engaged in urban planning design, architectural design, and related fields. This book is a revised edition of the 1989 second edition of the trial teaching material "History of Urban Construction in China" for higher education institutions. It is now the officially recommended teaching material for the third edition of "History of Urban Construction in China" by the Planning Committee for Urban Planning Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions. The book systematically elaborates on the development process of Chinese cities during the ancient slave society, feudal society, modern semi-colonial and semi-feudal society, and after 1949. It discusses the relationship between social productivity, production relations, and urban development and changes. Additional examples of important cities and illustrations have been added. This book serves as a core course textbook for urban planning undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and can also be used as a reference for professionals engaged in urban planning design, architectural design, and related fields.