China's Architecture in a Globalizing World : Between Socialism and the Market.

"China is currently in the midst of an unprecedented building boom and indeed interest in Chinese contemporary architecture has been fuelled by this huge expansion. Through a cutting edge theoretical discussion of Chinese architecture in relation to Chinese modernity, this book examines this ph...

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Main Author:	Han, Jiawen (Author)
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Taylor and Francis, 2017.
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	Routledge Studies on China in Transition
Subjects:	Architecture and society > China > History > 20th century. Architecture and society > China > History > 21st century. Architecture and globalization > China > History > 20th century. Architecture and globalization > China > History > 21st century. Chinese Studies. Architecture et société > Chine > Histoire > 20e siècle. Architecture et société > Chine > Histoire > 21e siècle. Architecture et mondialisation > Chine > Histoire > 20e siècle. Architecture et mondialisation > Chine > Histoire > 21e siècle. Architecture. Architecture / History / Contemporary (1945-) Architecture / Regional. Architecture and globalization Architecture and society China 1900-2099 Architecture History of architecture Ethnic studies Regional studies Electronic books. History
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Summary:	"China is currently in the midst of an unprecedented building boom and indeed interest in Chinese contemporary architecture has been fuelled by this huge expansion. Through a cutting edge theoretical discussion of Chinese architecture in relation to Chinese modernity, this book examines this phenomenon in detail. In particular, it highlights how changes in the social-political system, the residual influence of Mao and the demands of the market have each shaped and determined style and form in recent years. Using key case studies of Liu Jiakun, Cui Kai, and URBANUS it analyses the intricate details of historical pressures and practical strategies affecting Chinese architecture. In doing so, it demonstrates that Chinese architects contribute in specific ways to the international architectural discourse, since they are actively engaging with the complex societal transition of contemporary China and managing the dynamics and conflicts arising during the process. China's Architecture in a Globalizing World: Between Socialism and the Market offers a lens into the innovation and uniqueness of architectural design in China. As such, this book will be useful for students and scholars of Architecture, Chinese culture and society and Urban Studies."--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	1 online resource : text file, PDF.
ISBN:	9780203712672 0203712676 9781351363297 1351363298