East Asia today is a hotbed of urban expansion. Cities such as Singapore; Taipei; Seoul; Tokyo; Beijing and Shanghai are expanding at a prodigious rate; and this ongoing process of expansion and modernization is bringing rapid and widespread change to this part of the globe. Peter G. Rowes "East Asia Modern" is a timely comparative study of urban expansion in the region; examining the processes by which new city building has taken place in recent years. The author; well known in the field of East Asian architecture and urbanism; focuses on how the modernizing process might most usefully be understood; especially with regard to building processes and projects; and how that understanding differs from other modernizing circumstances. He explains what modernization has meant for the general cultural diffusion of largely Western; ideas; how East Asian urban regions have developed their own distinct kind of modernity; and also what lessons can be learned from the contemporary East Asian experience. The book also provides a historical assessment of the region; showing how cities have developed over the last century and setting into context their individual paths towards modernization. "East Asia Modern" refutes many of the common misconceptions about life in modern East Asia; and provides a readable; critical assessment of the cities of the region; while also pointing to possible ways forward for the future.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful. loveloveLOVE it!By Elizabeth MetzI was a big fan of the authors first book. "Collage Lost and Found". and I had the second on preorder from the minute I heard about it.Sequels can be tricky. I kind of expected this one to fall a little flatter than the first. since the first was so good.But I was wrong. Gleefully *wrong*.Where the first book was more about collage (go figure). this book has you use those skills youve already learned to go further -- making objects with wire and metal and collagebits. learning new techniques and building on what you know thusfar. The projects are more than just pretty little geegaws. too -- theyre useful and gorgeous with lots of ideas for taking what you learn and running with it to create your own works of art.It took me almost three hours just to flip through the book. because I kept having to stop and try things shed presented (wire letters! scribble-filled wire hearts with attached book text!). And really. any book that can not only inspire. but motivate me to get up out of the chair and *make something* is well-worth the price. I can tell this will be one book that I *use* instead of just *own*.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Favorite!!By rose thymeThe part of this book on making vintage looking jewelry is one of my favorites! The instructional photos are clear and easy to understand the instructions! The designs are cool and inspirational. with the antique and almost steampunk style. Want to make several of the necklaces!16 of 16 people found the following review helpful. Fresh. new and fun!By Sue BIf youre looking for something new to add to your collages and artwork then youll want to check out this book. The author shows you how to take a piece of wire. add a few bends and twists to create wonderful motifs and embellishments that you can use on everything from collages and cards to journal pages and just about anything else you can think of. Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs insure that even if youve never worked with wire before youll have no trouble creating the projects in this book.
