Ryu Yeon-taek et al.: Cities and Architecture of the World (26-1 Semester Textbook)

A city is not merely a space of dense population. It is the site of almost every historical event and a place of significance in the history of civilization. Cities exhibit diverse demographic relationships and high population density, create various social dimensions, and demand new considerations and solutions depending on the era. *Cities and Architecture of the World* goes beyond simply providing information on the history and current status of cities; it addresses various urban issues that have emerged historically and today. Geographically, the subjects covered in this book include cities in Asia—such as Korea, China, Japan, and India—as well as cities in Europe, such as the United Kingdom and Russia, and cities in North and Latin America. Representative cities from each continent (excluding Africa) are presented as independent case studies in each chapter; through a general overview combined with in-depth analysis based on the authors' professional fields and interests, the characteristics, current status, and problems of these cities are presented. Furthermore, the book offers diverse historical perspectives on a city. It examines not only the modern history of cities but also traces their history back to ancient and medieval times, going even further to cover the ways in which history exists and the sites where it is currently situated.

Korean title: 세계의도시와건축(26-1학기 교재)

Korean author: 류연택 외

Korean publisher: 한국방송통신대학교출판문화원

ISBN-13: 9788920038242