Havana: Two Faces of the Antillean Metropolis - Brossura

Scarpaci, Joseph L.; Segre, Roberto; Coyula, Mario

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0807853690 ISBN 13: 9780807853696

Casa editrice: The University of North Carolina Press, 2002

Riassunto

One of the oldest and most celebrated cities in the Western Hemisphere, Havana is a fascinating metropolis where history has left its handprint on every corner. Here, an international trio of well-known architects and planners assesses nearly five hundred years of development in the Cuban capital. They offer an insightful introduction to Havana's historic architecture and modern buildings, its social and economic fabric, its diverse people, and its contemporary challenges and opportunities.

From the colonial and early republican periods, through the 1959 revolution, and into the post-Soviet era and today, the authors trace Havana's physical evolution and place it in the context of important political, economic, and cultural developments. This new edition--which has been completely revised, redesigned, and updated since the book's original publication in 1997--also highlights recent restoration efforts in Old Havana, commercial development projects throughout the city, and the wide-ranging effects of international tourism.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Joseph L. Scarpaci is Emeritus Professor of urban affairs and planning at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, and serves as Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Cuban Culture + Economy, also in Blacksburg.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: The University of North Carolina Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0807853690
• ISBN 13: 9780807853696
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 464