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Spanning The Ages And The Globe, Spiro Kostof Explores The City As A 'Repository Of Cultural Meaning' And An Embodiment Of The Community It Shelters. Widely Used By Both Architects And Students Of Architecture, The City Shaped Won The Aia'S Prestigious Book Award In Architecture And Urbanism. With Hundreds Of Photographs And Drawings That Illustrate Professor Kostof'S Innovative Ideas, This Has Become One Of The Most Important Works On Urbanization.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The City Shaped'? A: 'The City Shaped' focuses on exploring urban patterns and meanings throughout history, presenting cities as repositories of cultural significance and reflections of their communities.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The City Shaped'? A: The author of 'The City Shaped' is Spiro Kostof, a notable figure in architecture and urbanism.
- Q: What type of book is 'The City Shaped'? A: 'The City Shaped' is a paperback book that is categorized under Urban studies and architecture.
- Q: How many pages does 'The City Shaped' have? A: 'The City Shaped' has a total of 352 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of urbanization.
- Q: Is 'The City Shaped' a new or used book? A: 'The City Shaped' is available as a new book, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: When was 'The City Shaped' published? A: 'The City Shaped' was published on May 4, 1993.
- Q: What makes 'The City Shaped' a significant work in urban studies? A: 'The City Shaped' is significant due to its comprehensive examination of urban development and its recognition by the AIA with a prestigious book award in Architecture and Urbanism.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in 'The City Shaped'? A: 'The City Shaped' includes hundreds of photographs and drawings that complement the text and illustrate Professor Kostof's innovative ideas.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The City Shaped' is listed as being in good condition, suitable for both collectors and readers.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'The City Shaped' available? A: 'The City Shaped' is available in a reprint edition, which may include updated content or revisions.