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Landscapes of Development

Landscapes of Development

The Impact of Modernization Discourses on the Physical Environment of the Eastern Mediterranean (Aga Khan Program of the Graduate School of Design)
ArchitectureEssays
Pages
200
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Landscapes of Development examines how post-World War II development policies and politics have shaped the physical environment of the Eastern Mediterranean. This collection of eight essays explores the rapid growth of cities, the transformation of rural areas, and the construction of major infrastructures like dams across the region. Grounded in new scholarly research, the book analyzes specific urban and rural schemes, housing projects, and agro-landscapes from Israel to Turkey, and Greece to Syria. It reflects on their social, cultural, and environmental impacts within a larger sociopolitical context.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

Architecture Essays Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

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Eleni Bastéa

Eleni Bastéa writes about architecture and urban design. Her book, "Landscapes of Development," explores how places change over time. She offers readers a look into the history and future of built environments.

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Hashim Sarkis

Hashim Sarkis is an architect and educator whose writing often explores urban design and the built environment. He is recognized for his contributions, including the work documented in Young Projects. His books offer insights into contemporary architectural thought.

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Ioanna Theocharopoulou

Ioanna Theocharopoulou writes about architecture and urban planning. Her book, "Landscapes of Development," explores the design and impact of modern infrastructure. She is an architect and educator.

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Rachel Kallus

Rachel Kallus writes about urban planning and design. Her published work includes the book Landscapes of Development. Kallus's writing explores how cities grow and change.

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Sibel Bozdogan

Sibel Bozdogan writes about architecture and urbanism. Her published works include Landscapes of Development, a study of modern Turkish architectural history. Her writing often explores the relationship between design and societal change.