291 Pages
by
Routledge
290 Pages
by
Routledge
290 Pages
by
Routledge
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War and revolution have focused the world's attention on the Middle East. Despite the headlines, the editors of this book state, the economic, political, and cultural aspects of urban life in the Muslim world are hardly known to us. Contributors to this volume explore urban problems, urban development, and the practice of urban planning in the Muslim world.In both comprehensive analyses and... Read more
1: Urban Development in the Muslim World; 2: The Islamic City; 3: Planning and Development in Makkah; 4: The Walled City of Delhi: Retrospect and Prospect; 5: Urbanization and Development; 6: The Transformation of Tehran from a Garrison Town to a Primate City; 7: Planning Problems and Policies in Tehran; 8: Migration, Religion, and Economic Development in the Building Sector of Sanaa and Cairo; 9: Impact of the Oil Industry on Urbanization in the Persian Gulf Region; 10: Decentralized Urbanization in Syria; 11: Population Dynamics, Urbanization, and the Planning of Large Cities in the Arab World
Biography
Hooshang Amirahmadi
