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OverviewOne of the oldest and most celebrated cities in the Western Hemisphere, Havana is a fascinating metropolis where history has left its handprint on every corner. Here, an international trio of well-known architects and planners assesses nearly five hundred years of development in the Cuban capital. They offer an insightful introduction to Havana's historic architecture and modern buildings, its social and economic fabric, its diverse people, and its contemporary challenges and opportunities. From the colonial and early republican periods, through the 1959 revolution, and into the post-Soviet era and today, the authors trace Havana's physical evolution and place it in the context of important political, economic, and cultural developments. This new edition - which has been completely revised, redesigned, and updated since the book's original publication in 1997 - also highlights recent restoration efforts in Old Havana, commercial development projects throughout the city, and the wide-ranging effects of growing international tourism. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mario Coyula , Joseph L Scarpaci (Professor of Urban Affairs and Planning, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA) , Mario Coyula , Andres M. DuanyPublisher: The University of North Carolina Press Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.609kg ISBN: 9780807853696ISBN 10: 0807853690 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 30 September 2002 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviews"""This book is an extraordinary document, not least because its subject is a truly great city, perhaps the most interesting in the New World."" - Andres M. Duany, from the Foreword" This book is an extraordinary document, not least because its subject is a truly great city, perhaps the most interesting in the New World. - Andres M. Duany, from the Foreword Author InformationJOSEPH L. SCARPACI is professor of urban affairs and planning at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. ROBERTO SEGRE is professor of architecture and urbanism at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. MARIO COYULA is an architect and planner in Havana, Cuba. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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