First published in 1989. An essential reference for researchers, scholars and urban planners this is a reference for all those interested in both the history and future developments of urban design for Arab Islamic cities.
By:
Besim Selim Hakim Imprint: Kegan Paul Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: Revised edition Dimensions:
Height: 297mm,
Width: 210mm,
Spine: 250mm
Weight: 580g ISBN:9780710300942 ISBN 10: 0710300948 Pages: 224 Publication Date:04 January 1989 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Chapter 1 Islamic law and neighbourhood building guidelines: Principles and behavioural guidelines; Selected cases and Fatawi Chapter 2 A design language: urban and architectural elements: Urban elements within the overall Medina and its Rabad (suburbs); Morphological analysis of Medina core Chapter 3 An interpretation of the building process and urban form: Building process: examples of decisions and actions by the ruler or governing Authority; Building process: examples of decisions and activity by citizens; Urban form: quantitative evaluation and interpretation; Urban form: qualitative/organizational nature Chapter 4 Conclusions - Suggestions for future research