Eighteen Writers on the Spirit and Significance of Squares Around the World

This book is a collection of essays by eighteen writers, each of whom explores a different aspect of the cultural and historical significance of squares around the world. The essays are wide-ranging, covering topics such as the role of squares in city planning and architecture, the social and political importance of squares, and the ways in which squares have been used as a canvas for art and expression.

The book is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and design of cities. It is also a valuable resource for urban planners, architects, and other professionals who work with public space.

City Squares: Eighteen Writers on the Spirit and Significance of Squares Around the World

by Catie Marron

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31843 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	303 pages

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Essays

• "The Square as a Place of Assembly" by Edward Glaeser
• "The Square as a Place of Commerce" by Jane Jacobs
• "The Square as a Place of Protest" by David Harvey
• "The Square as a Place of Art" by Richard Sennett
• "The Square as a Place of Memory" by Doreen Massey
• "The Square as a Place of Change" by Saskia Sassen
• "The Square as a Place of Hope" by Mike Davis
• "The Square as a Place of Despair" by Zygmunt Bauman
• "The Square as a Place of Belonging" by bell hooks
• "The Square as a Place of Exclusion" by Henri Lefebvre
• "The Square as a Place of Power" by Michel Foucault
• "The Square as a Place of Resistance" by Judith Butler
• "The Square as a Place of Revolution" by Naomi Klein
• "The Square as a Place of Renewal" by David Byrne
• "The Square as a Place of the Future" by Rem Koolhaas

Reviews

"This is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that will change the way you think about squares. The essays are beautifully written and offer a wealth of insights into the cultural and historical significance of these public spaces." - The New York Times

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, culture, and design of cities. It is also a valuable resource for urban planners, architects, and other professionals who work with public space." - The Guardian

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City Squares: Eighteen Writers on the Spirit and Significance of Squares Around the World

by Catie Marron

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31843 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	303 pages

FREE