About the book
One of the oldest and most celebrated cities in the Western Hemisphere, Havana is a fascinating metropolis where history has left its handprint on every corner. Here, an international trio of well-known architects and planners assesses nearly five hundred years of development in the Cuban capital. They offer an insightful introduction to Havana’s historic architecture and modern buildings, its social and economic fabric, its diverse people, and its contemporary challenges and opportunities.
From the colonial and early republican periods, through the 1959 revolution, and into the post-Soviet era and today, the authors trace Havana’s physical evolution and place it in the context of important political, economic, and cultural developments. This new edition — which has been completely revised, redesigned, and updated since the book’s original publication in 1997 — also highlights recent restoration efforts in Old Havana, commercial development projects throughout the city, and the wide-ranging effects of international tourism.
Editions of Havana
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807827000
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807853696
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469620640
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890875372
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One of the oldest and most celebrated cities in the Western Hemisphere, Havana is a fascinating metropolis where history has left its handprint on every corner. Here, an international trio of well-known architects and planners assesses nearly five hundred years of development in the Cuban capital. They offer an insightful introduction to Havana’s historic architecture and modern buildings, its social and economic fabric, its diverse people, and its contemporary challenges and opportunities.
From the colonial and early republican periods, through the 1959 revolution, and into the post-Soviet era and today, the authors trace Havana’s physical evolution and place it in the context of important political, economic, and cultural developments. This new edition — which has been completely revised, redesigned, and updated since the book’s original publication in 1997 — also highlights recent restoration efforts in Old Havana, commercial development projects throughout the city, and the wide-ranging effects of international tourism.
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What is Havana about?
One of the oldest and most celebrated cities in the Western Hemisphere, Havana is a fascinating metropolis where history has left its handprint on every corner. Here, an international trio of well-known architects and planners assesses nearly five hundred years of development in the Cuban capital. They offer an insightful introduction to Havana’s historic architecture and modern buildings, its social and economic fabric, its diverse people, and its contemporary challenges and opportunities.
From the colonial and early republican periods, through the 1959 revolution, and into the post-Soviet era and today, the authors trace Havana’s physical evolution and place it in the context of important political, economic, and cultural developments. This new edition — which has been completely revised, redesigned, and updated since the book’s original publication in 1997 — also highlights recent restoration efforts in Old Havana, commercial development projects throughout the city, and the wide-ranging effects of international tourism.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Havana?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Havana?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807827000
How long is Havana and how many pages does it have?
Havana has 464 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Havana?
Andres Duany, Joseph L. Scarpaci, Mario Coyula, Roberto Segre
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Havana is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807827000) and paperback(ISBN 9780807853696) and ebook(ISBN 9781469620640) and pdf(ISBN 9798890875372)
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