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The City of Collective Memory: Its Historical Imagery and Architectural Entertainments,Used
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Christine Boyer faces headon the crisis of the city in the late twentieth century, taking us on a fascinating journey through theaters and museums, panoramas and maps, buildings and institutions that are used to construct a new reading of the city as a system of representation, a complex cultural entity. Boyer brings together elements and concepts from geography, critical theory, architecture, literature, and painting in a synthetic and readable work that is broad in its reach and original in its insights. What finally emerges is a sense of the city reinvigorated with richness and potential.The City of Collective Memory describes a series of different visual and mental models by which the urban environment has been recognized, depicted, and planned. Boyer identifies three major 'maps': one common to the traditional citythe city as a work of art; one characteristic of the modern citythe city as panorama; and one appropriate to the contemporary citythe city as spectacle. It is a richly illustrated and documented study that pays considerable attention to the normally hidden and unspoken codes that regulate the order imposed on and derived from the city. A wide range of secondary historical literature and theoretical work is considered, with evident debts to structuralist analysis of urban form represented by Aldo Rossi, as well to much poststructuralist criticism from Walter Benjamin to the present.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The City of Collective Memory'? A: 'The City of Collective Memory' explores the historical imagery and architectural representations of urban environments, focusing on how cities are perceived, depicted, and planned through various models.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by M. Christine Boyer, a prominent figure in urban studies and architecture.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The City of Collective Memory' was published on February 28, 1996.
- Q: What can I expect from the content of this book? A: The book offers a rich analysis of urban forms, discussing three major conceptual maps: the city as a work of art, the city as panorama, and the city as spectacle, along with critical insights from various disciplines.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The City of Collective Memory' contains 572 pages, providing an in-depth examination of its themes.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition, indicating minimal wear and good readability.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: 'The City of Collective Memory' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Is there any specific academic audience for this book? A: This book is well-suited for students and professionals in urban planning, architecture, geography, and cultural studies, as it synthesizes concepts from these fields.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or visual content? A: Yes, 'The City of Collective Memory' is richly illustrated, providing visual support for its theoretical discussions.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the 1st trade paperback edition of 'The City of Collective Memory'.