Contributions

  • Chʻoe, Sang-chʻŏl, 1940- - Contributor

Publication

1997 - Wiley, Chichester, England

Language

English

Word Count

65,250 words, Guess

Page Count

261 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number97011185
  • Goodreads5077546
  • LibraryThing5924368

Classifications

  • DDC307.76/095195
  • LCCHT169.K62 S427 1997

Description

This book provides an overview of the complex changes and growth of Seoul, South Korea, and the role urban planners have played in shaping the city.

Description

Examines the emergence of Seoul from a small walled-in city to a modern metropolis, providing a case study for urban planners and geographers throughout the world. The text provides a description of factors affecting the growth of Seoul. Seoul continues to face huge challenges. Its impressive growth took place during only 30 - 35 years, the population exploded, physical size expanded continuously, economic development intensified and industries diversified. Seoul with a current population of more than 11 million has become a dominant capital city. With a force of strong political decentralization, Seoul confronts an even greater challenge of learning to work with citizens and creating a liveable city.

Subjects

Times

Contemporary SeoulKorea through the date of publication.

Series Statement

  • World cities series

Other Editions

  • Seoul: the making of a metropolisWiley1997-01-01

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