The Disappearing Asian City: Protecting Asia’s Urban Heritage in a Globalizing World
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Those who have been charmed by the ambience of life in an Asian city probably felt its evocative and at times palpable connection with past traditions and history and enjoyed the sociability of its street life. They might wonder how one could sustain and even replicate the sense of place and the quality of life one experiences in such a city. The Disappearing Asian City shows that such cities face severe challenges as the global economy affects traditional life and relationships in the far corners of the world.
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