Death and Life in American Cities - Commemorative Edition

Author: Jacobs
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Since its publication in 1961, this book has become a classic in the fields of urban studies and urban planning, exerting a lasting and profound influence on the debates about urban revitalization and the future of cities in the United States at the time. The author examines the fundamental elements of urban structure and the ways they function in urban life, using cities like New York and Chicago in the United States as examples. It challenges traditional urban planning theories, deepens our understanding of the complexity of cities and the direction they should develop, and provides a basic framework for evaluating urban vitality. This book holds significant reference value for urban planning and construction in China at present.