Seoul
the making of a metropolis
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Author
Contributions
- Chʻoe, Sang-chʻŏl, 1940- - Contributor
Publication
1997 - Wiley, Chichester, England
Language
English
Word Count
65,250 words, Guess
Page Count
261 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL665556M
- ISBN-100471949361
- OCLC Control Number36509975
- OCLC Control Number503206527
- OCLC Control Numberseoulmakingofmet0000kimj
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.
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Series Statement
- World cities series
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- Seoul: the making of a metropolis
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