City Status: The Space, Community, and Essence of the Modern Metropolis

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Features: This book vividly depicts the current state of cities, presenting a detailed picture that integrates a wealth of scientific achievements. It firmly anchors its focus on urban studies, proposing that cities should not merely be seen as material landscapes but also as cultural and even spiritual products. The book is divided into two parts: the first part narrates the theoretical research on modern Western developed countries' cities, employing a wealth of materials and examples. The second part analyzes 18 specific cases of urban conditions in Western Europe and North America, enriching and deepening the theories presented in the first part. The entire book is logically structured and organically unified. It serves as a reference for professionals in urban planning, architecture, and social sciences, as well as for general enthusiasts of humanities.