ISBN:
128223434X
,
9780203869703
,
9781282234345
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (viii, 294 p)
,
ill., maps
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Planning, history and environment series
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Elsheshtawy, Yasser Dubai
DDC:
953.57
Keywords:
Economic development projects History
;
Urbanization History
;
City planning
;
Monographie
;
Stadtsoziologie
;
Dubayy (United Arab Emirates : Emirate) Economic conditions
;
Dubayy (United Arab Emirates : Emirate) Pictorial works
;
Dubayy (United Arab Emirates : Emirate) History
;
Dubai
;
Stadtplanung
;
Dubai
;
Wirtschaftsentwicklung
Abstract:
This book explores Dubai's history from its beginnings as a small fishing village to its place on the world stage today, using historical narratives, travel descriptions, novels and fictional accounts by local writers to bring colour to the history of the city's urban development. With case studies and surveys the author explores the economic and political forces driving Dubai's urban growth, its changing urbanity and its place within the global city network. 
Description / Table of Contents:
The emerging urbanity of DubaiArab cities and globalization -- The other Dubai : a photo essay -- The illusive history of Dubai -- The transformation of Dubai or towards the age of megastructures -- Spectacular architecture and urbanism -- The spectacular and the everyday : Dubai's retail landscape -- Transient city : Dubai's forgotten urban spaces -- Global Dubai or Dubaization.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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