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The Japanese City
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Japan Is One Of The Most Crowded Countries On Earth, With Threefourths Of Its Population Now Living In Cities. Tokyo Is Easily The Most Populous City On The Planet. And Yet, Though Closely Packed, Its Citizens Dwell Together In Relative Peace. In America, Innercity Violenceoften Attributed In Part To Overcrowdingis Frequently Emphasized As One Of The Great Social Problems Of The Day. What Might We Learn From Japan'S Situation That Could Be Applied To Our Own As We Approach The Twentyfirst Century?In This Collection An Interdisciplinary Group Of International Scholars Seek To Understand And Explain The Process And Characteristics Shaping The Modern Japanese City. With Frequent Comparisons To The American City, They Consider Such Topics As Urban Landscapes, The Quality Of Life In The Suburbs, Spatial Mixing Of Social Classes In The City, Land Use Planning And Control, Environmental Pollution, And Images Of The City In Japanese Literature.The Only Book On The Subject, The Japanese City Surveys The Important Literature And Highlights The Current Issues In Urban Studies. The Numerous Photographs, Maps, Tables, And Graphs, Combined With The High Quality Of The Contributions, Offer A Comprehensive Look At The Contemporary Japanese City.Contributors: William Burton, David L. Callies, Roman Cybriwsky, Kuniko Fujita, Theodore J. Gilman, Richard Child Hill, P.P. Karan, Robert Kidder, Cotton Mather, And Kohei Okamoto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Japanese City'? A: 'The Japanese City' explores the characteristics and processes shaping modern Japanese urban environments, with comparisons to American cities.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from several scholars, including William Burton, David L. Callies, Roman Cybriwsky, Kuniko Fujita, and P.P. Karan, among others.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: Topics include urban landscapes, quality of life in suburbs, spatial mixing of social classes, land use planning, environmental pollution, and depictions of cities in Japanese literature.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Japanese City' is a comprehensive resource suitable for academic research in urban studies, providing valuable insights and references.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Japanese City' is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring it is still a valuable resource for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Japanese City' have? A: The book has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'The Japanese City' is available in its first edition, published on December 18, 1997.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Japanese City' is a hardcover book, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: Can this book help me understand urban planning in Japan? A: Yes, the book provides insights into urban planning in Japan, making it useful for those interested in the subject.
- Q: What makes 'The Japanese City' unique compared to other urban studies books? A: 'The Japanese City' is unique as it is the only book focused on the modern Japanese city, offering both interdisciplinary analyses and extensive visual aids.