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The European Cities and Technology Reader is divided into three main sections presenting key readings on: Cities of the Industrial Revolution (to 1870), European Cities since 1870 and the Urban Technology Transfer.
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Presents key readings on cities of the industrial revolution to 1870, European cities since 1870, and urban technology transfer. Among topics covered are urban growth in the built environment in London and Paris, the rise of modern urban planning, and post-war reconstruction. Includes b&w historical photos and illustrations. This is part of a series that presents a new social history of technology, using primarily urban settings as the sources of historical evidence and as focus for the interpretation of the historical relations of technology and society. This volume can be used on its own or as a companion to the European Cities and Technology textbook. Goodman is head of the department of the history of science and technology at the Open University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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