Incomplete urbanism : a critical urban strategy for emerging economies /

Incomplete urbanism : a critical urban strategy for emerging economies /

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Author / Creator:	Lim, William Siew Wai, 1932-
Imprint:	Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, c2012.
Description:	xiii, 127 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Cities and towns -- Philosophy. Sociology, Urban -- Developing countries. Sustainable architecture -- Developing countries. City planning -- Developing countries. Cities and towns -- Developing countries -- Growth. Cities and towns -- Growth. Cities and towns -- Philosophy. City planning. Sociology, Urban. Sustainable architecture. Developing countries.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8773237

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Varying Form of Title:	Critical urban strategy for emerging economies
ISBN:	9789814383868 (hbk.) 9814383864
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-120) and index.
Summary:	"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.

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Summary:	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.
Physical Description:	xiii, 127 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-120) and index.
ISBN:	9789814383868 9814383864