Building and Dwelling
Building and Dwelling: Ethics for the City by Richard Sennett is a thought-provoking exploration of urban development and its impact on society. Published by Kimyoungsa on January 3, 2020, this edition is presented in Korean and delves into the intricate relationship between people and the cities they inhabit. Sennett, an urban studies instructor at Harvard University and a senior fellow at Columbia University, examines historical and contemporary urban environments, from ancient Athens to modern cities like Shanghai, New York, and Barcelona.
In this book, readers will find a comprehensive analysis of how urban design influences social interactions and community dynamics. Sennett advocates for the concept of open cities, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations in urban planning and development. The work engages with themes related to architecture, sociology, and urban planning, making it relevant for those interested in self-help, time management, and the broader implications of urban living. This edition offers a unique perspective on the future of cities and the ethical responsibilities of their inhabitants and planners.
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Building and Dwelling: Ethics for the City by Richard Sennett, urban studies instructor at Harvard University and London School of Economics and senior fellow in Columbia University’s Center for Capitalism and Society. In Building and Dwelling, Sennett’s 15th book, shows how people have built cities and cities have affected people from ancient Athens to modern Shanghai, New York and Barcelona, and defends new open cities and his vision of cities in the future. Korean translated by Kim Byeong Hwa.
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