Cities, autonomy, and decentralization in Japan

Adding a new perspective to the current literature on decentralization in Japan, Cities, Autonomy and Decentralization in Japan, approaches the subject from an urban studies and planning approach. The essays in the collection present a cogent compilation of case studies focusing on the past, present...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Hein, Carola (-)
Otros Autores: Hein, Carola, editor (editor), Pelletier, Philippe, 1956- editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge 2006.
2017.
Colección:Routledge contemporary Japan series ; 7.
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Sumario:Adding a new perspective to the current literature on decentralization in Japan, Cities, Autonomy and Decentralization in Japan, approaches the subject from an urban studies and planning approach. The essays in the collection present a cogent compilation of case studies focusing on the past, present and future of decentralization in Japan. These include small scale development in the fields such as citizen participation (machizukuri), urban form and architecture, disaster prevention and conservation of monuments.The contributors suggest that new trends are emerging
Notas:Includes index.
"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada."
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 199 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781134341498
9781134341504
9781280552908
9786610552900
9780203358498