1st Edition

Public and Private Spaces of the City

By Ali Madanipour Copyright 2003
276 Pages 61 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

272 Pages 61 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

276 Pages 61 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The relationship between public and private spheres is one of the key concerns of the modern society. This book investigates this relationship, especially as manifested in the urban space with its social and psychological significance. Through theoretical and historical examination, it explores how and why the space of human socities is subdivided into public and private sections. It starts with... Read more
1. Personal Space of the Body 2. Exclusive Space of the Property 3. Intimate Space of the Home 4. Interpersonal Space of Sociability 5. Communal Space of the Neighbourhood 6. Material and Institutional Space of the Common World 7. Impersonal Space of the City 8. Public and Private Spaces of the City.

Biography

In writing this book Ali Madanipour drew upon his many years of advanced study and teaching in architecture, landscape and planning; and professional practice in architectural and urban design, buildings and urban development projects including winning design awards.