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OverviewThis book offers a kaleidoscopic view of one of the most exciting cities in the world. Insights can be applied to large cities worldwide Mexico City is one of the biggest urban conurbations in the world. Its citizens are called upon to demonstrate both spontaneity and creativity in order to deal with the city's myriad problems in times of meteoric growth and globalisation. This book invites readers on an astonishing journey through the city's everyday life, collecting the viewpoints of artists, urban planners and architects. These professionals must react to the innumerable challenges of this concentrated city with innovative and unusual strategies. The book shows many urban phenomena that are not characteristic of Mexico City alone, but also provide ideas for discussion on the future of megacities all over the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ana Alvarez , Fionn Petch , Valentina Rojas Loa , Christian von WisselPublisher: JOVIS Verlag Imprint: JOVIS Verlag Dimensions: Width: 28.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.00cm Weight: 1.485kg ISBN: 9783939633761ISBN 10: 3939633763 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 17 September 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |