Suburban form an international perspective

• Other Authors: Stanilov, Kiril, Scheer, Brenda Case 1951-
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Routledge 2003
• Subjects: Suburbs > Cross-cultural studies; Quality of life > Cross-cultural studies; Suburban homes > Cross-cultural studies; Land use > Cross-cultural studies; Suburban life > Cross-cultural studies
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• Physical Description: x, 270 pages illustrations, maps 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0415314755; 0415314763; 0203561260 (eBook)

This book examines and documents the remarkable development and transformation of suburban form throughout the globe during the twentieth century. The premise that suburban areas are monotonous, inert environments is put to a test through investigation of the complexity of those suburban settings and the dynamic physical changes that have taken place since their inception.