Reinventing the Chinese City

by Richard Hu

Book Overview

Since the late 1970s, China has undergone perhaps the most sweeping process of urbanization ever witnessed. This is typically understood as a story of growth, encompassing rapid development and economic dynamism alongside environmental degradation and social dislocation. However, over the past decade, China's leaders have claimed that the country's urbanization has entered a new stage that prioritizes "quality." What does China's new urban vision...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231211015
• ISBN13: 9780231211017
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.7" x 8.6"