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The fragmented politics of urban preservation : Beijing, Chicago, and Paris /

Zhang, Yue.

The fragmented politics of urban preservation : Beijing, Chicago, and Paris / [electronic resource] Yue Zhang. - 1 online resource (234 pages) : illustrations. - Globalization and community ; volume 22 . - Globalization and community ; v. 22. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: The Paradox of Urban Preservation -- 1. The Logic of Political Fragmentation -- 2. Beijing: Bureaucratic Anarchy and Symbolic Preservation -- 3. Chicago: Aldermanic Fiefdoms and Mosaic Preservation -- 4. Paris: Intergovernmental Fragmentation and Joint Preservation -- Conclusion: Political Boundaries and Beyond -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.

9780816688180 (e-book)


Historic preservation--Political aspects--Case studies.
Historic preservation--Political aspects--China--Beijing.
Historic preservation--Political aspects--France--Paris.
Historic preservation--Political aspects--New York (State)--New York.
Urban renewal--Political aspects--Case studies.
Urban renewal--Political aspects--China--Beijing.
Urban renewal--Political aspects--France--Paris.
Urban renewal--Political aspects--New York (State)--New York.


Electronic books.

HT170 / .Z47 2013

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