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The Way We Live: In the City

by Stafford Cliff, Gilles de Chabaneix
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Global city lifestyles, vibrant cross-cultural exploration.

Imagine flying around the world without leaving your seat. "The Way We Live: In the City" is like a teleportation device that gives you a sneak peek into bustling metropolises and tranquil city corners alike. If you're someone who finds the diverse ways urban dwellers create homes and communities fascinating, this book will be your atlas to urban life's rich pageantry.

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The Way We Live: In the City

by Stafford Cliff, Gilles de Chabaneix
$27.90 Now $5.90 Save 79%
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ISBN: 9780500513361
Authors: Stafford Cliff, Gilles de Chabaneix
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Date of Publication: 2007-03-26
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, Sociology
Related Topics: Economics, Race, Social Issues, History, Nature, Travelogue, Gender, Social Justice
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 51 readers)

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In the City is the third title in the phenomenally successful The Way We Live series, providing a visual, in-depth view of lifestyles in cities around the world, from New York to Cairo, from London to Saigon, in five major sections. The book takes every opportunity to make cross-cultural comparisons and connections, providing a truly international view of city living, and offering a dynamic compilation of inspirational ideas.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Cityscapes • City Homes • City Spaces • City Surfaces City Detail
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Global city lifestyles, vibrant cross-cultural exploration.

Imagine flying around the world without leaving your seat. "The Way We Live: In the City" is like a teleportation device that gives you a sneak peek into bustling metropolises and tranquil city corners alike. If you're someone who finds the diverse ways urban dwellers create homes and communities fascinating, this book will be your atlas to urban life's rich pageantry.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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