The Urban Mosaic of Post-Socialist Europe
| Author | : Sasha Tsenkova |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 395 |
| Release | : 2006-12-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783790817270 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3790817279 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Urban Mosaic of Post-Socialist Europe by : Sasha Tsenkova
Download or read book The Urban Mosaic of Post-Socialist Europe written by Sasha Tsenkova and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-12-02 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores urban dynamics in Europe fifteen years after the fall of communism. The ‘urban mosaic’ of the title expresses the complexity and diversity of the processes and spatial outcomes in post-socialist cities. Emerging urban phenomena are illustrated with case studies, focusing on historical themes, cultural issues and the socialist legacy. Among the cities analyzed are Kazan, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Warsaw, Prague, Komarno, Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest, Sofia and Tirana.
