Incomplete urbanism a critical urban strategy for emerging economies / William S.W. Lim.

Author/creator Lim, William Siew Wai
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSingapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific,
Descriptionxiii, 127 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Cities and towns--Philosophy.
Sociology, Urban--Developing countries.
Sustainable architecture--Developing countries.
City planning--Developing countries.
Cities and towns--Developing countries. --Growth.

Portion of title Critical urban strategy for emerging economies
Contents Part. I. Impact of new world order -- part. II. Incomplete urbanism -- part. III. Challenges of emerging economies.
Abstract "Incomplete Urbanism is a dynamic, hybrid interactive concept, which destabilizes the current architectural and urban theories and practices. Its main characteristics are indeterminacy, inconsistency and changeability, which are particularly challenging in the context of the New World Order and the fast emerging global digital network. It is a concept that can be effectively applied to any sizeable section of existing cities without the need for major readjustments and can be implemented at different rates in response to specific local conditions. As for the word 'critical', I use it deliberately in order to convey the essential need to think creatively and positively in a controversial contesting and social-orientated manner about what we do, as it will constructively influence the way we do things that impact our values and social environment."--Publisher's website.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 107-120) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012392374
ISBN9789814383868 (hbk.)
ISBN9814383864

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Electronic Resources Access Content Online ✔ Available