It takes the average reader 5 hours and 25 minutes to read An Urban History of China by Chonglan Fu
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
This book considers urban development in China, highlighting links between China’s history and civilization and the rapid evolution of its urban forms. It explores the early days of urban dwelling in China, progressing to an analysis of residential environments in the industrial age. It also examines China’s modern and postmodern architecture, considered as derivative or lacking spiritual meaning or personality, and showcases how China's traditional culture underpins the emergence of China’s modern cities. Focusing on the notion of “courtyard spirit” in China, it offers a study of the urban public squares central to Chinese society, and examines the disruption of the traditional Square model and the rise and growth of new architectural models.
An Urban History of China by Chonglan Fu is 317 pages long, and a total of 81,469 words.
This makes it 107% the length of the average book. It also has 100% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 25 minutes to read An Urban History of China aloud.
An Urban History of China is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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